"The ousted member, Carrie Prejean Boller, had defended prominent commentator Candace Owens, who routinely shares antisemitic conspiracy theories. Prejean Boller, a model turned conservative activist, denied that Owens had ever said anything antisemitic, quoted a Bible verse that attributed the death of Jesus to Jews and pushed back on the idea that some people mask antisemitism in their criticism of Israel."
"Prejean Boller's removal came amid a wider, increasingly contentious debate over whether the right should give a platform to commentators espousing antisemitic views. It followed a hearing Monday in Washington that was focused on antisemitism. It featured multiple witnesses, including first-hand accounts of students and others who said universities failed to protect Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza."
Carrie Prejean Boller was removed from the federal Religious Liberty Commission after defending commentator Candace Owens and disputing claims of antisemitism. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, commission chair, said no member may hijack a hearing for personal or political agendas and said her removal was his decision. Prejean Boller challenged Patrick's authority, asserted only President Donald Trump could remove her, and accused him on X of reflecting a Zionist political agenda. The commission, created by Trump last year, faces a federal lawsuit alleging lack of diverse religious representation and a predominantly conservative Christian membership. The contested hearing included witnesses alleging universities failed to protect Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests.
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