"I do not agree that I share a political movement or a political party with anyone who traffics in anti-semitism. And for that matter, doesn't just traffic in antisemitism—or at least adjacent to antisemitism—shares Liz Warren's economic policies, or Rashida Tlaib's foreign policy. Because if you've noticed, these so-called influencers, like antisemites usually do, have a deep antipathy to free market capitalism."
"These influencers are perceived to be on the right, and maybe they once were. Maybe they once wrote for center-right magazines. Maybe they once worked for center-right websites or media companies. But I do not agree that I share a political movement or a political party with anyone who traffics in anti-semitism."
"They always blame America first—if they're not blaming Israel first. These so-called influencers have anti-semitic and liberal views that make them sound more like progressive Democrats than conservatives aligned with President Donald Trump's vision."
Sen. Tom Cotton delivered remarks at a National Review and Republican Jewish Coalition symposium, criticizing right-wing influencers and pundits for trafficking in antisemitism and holding views inconsistent with conservative principles. Cotton argued these figures, despite their perceived alignment with the right, promote anti-American and anti-Israel rhetoric alongside economic policies resembling those of progressive Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Rashida Tlaib. He emphasized that antisemitism is incompatible with Republican values and that those engaging in such rhetoric do not belong in the party. Cotton did not name specific individuals but appeared to reference commentators like Tucker Carlson, whose post-Fox News platform has featured extensive Israel-critical content.
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