Rep. Dan Goldman facing blowback over wife's social media posts criticizing pro-Palestinian activists - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

"In the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, when the Goldman family was in Israel, Corinne Goldman liked and shared several posts that have come under renewed scrutiny. One post that she liked showed people holding a "Jews for Palestine" sign with the message, "Chickens for KFC," implying that the sign-holders were endorsing their own murder."

"Goldman said in a statement to The New York Times, "Like most married couples, my wife and I do not always share the same views, and any tweets she has liked as a private citizen do not speak for me.""

"Dan Goldman's support for Israel and financial backing from AIPAC has become a focal point of attacks by Brad Lander, his Democratic primary challenger. Lander calls Goldman "an AIPAC-aligned multi-millionaire," while Goldman says his support for Israel as a Jewish state along with Palestinian self-determination represents a "progressive approach to Israel.""

Rep. Dan Goldman is receiving scrutiny for his wife Corinne Levy Goldman's social media activity, which includes liking and sharing posts critical of Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists. Corinne, a lawyer and campaign treasurer, grew up in an Orthodox family and met Dan at an AIPAC event in 2012. Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, she engaged with posts mocking pro-Palestinian Jewish activists and suggesting supporters of Palestinian freedom should relocate to Gaza. Goldman stated that he and his wife hold different views and her private social media activity does not reflect his positions. His Democratic primary opponent Brad Lander has criticized Goldman's AIPAC alignment and financial support, while Goldman characterizes his stance as progressive, supporting both Israeli statehood and Palestinian self-determination.

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