We’ve got an infestation of anti-Semitism and Jew hatred within the ranks of the America First movement. And it simply cannot and must not be allowed to take root.
Over the past two years, conservatives loudly condemned the anti-Semitism that reared its ugly head on university campuses. And we must be just as loud now that it is happening within our own ranks.
Much of the blame is being cast upon Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes. I’ve known Tucker for years. I do not know Fuentes. I do not know the hearts of these men. All we can judge them by are their words. And there are plenty of words.
Tucker recently condemned what he called Christian Zionism and said it was heresy and a brain virus. He called out Ambassador Mike Huckabee and said he despised the former Baptist minister and others who believe that the Jews are God’s chosen people.
“How do you explain Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz and they’re a lot like that, John Bolton,” Carlson said. “I mean, I’ve known them all. George W. Bush, Karl Rove. I mean, all people I know personally who I’ve seen be seized by this brain virus. And they’re not Jewish. Most of them are self-described Christians.”
“And then the Christian Zionists who are, well, Christian Zionists,” he added. “What is that? Right. I can just say for myself, I dislike them more than anybody, because it’s Christian heresy. And I’m offended by that as a Christian, that’s why.”
For the record – I, too, believe that the Jews are God’s chosen people. I also believe God’s declaration in Genesis 12:3 – “I will bless those who bless you and I will curse him who curses you.”
Carlson made that comment during an interview he conducted with Nick Fuentes – a man who says he admires Hitler and Joseph Stalin.
The situation was made even worse when the head of the nation’s most prominent conservative think tank entered the fight. Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts issued a full endorsement of Carlson and condemned his critics. He called out the “venomous coalition” attacking Carlson over the Fuentes interview and said it was sowing division.
Yet no one was calling for Carlson or Fuentes to be canceled. And there’s nothing wrong with saying that there’s no place in the Republican Party for Jew haters.
Ronald Reagan famously urged Republicans to consider a big tent philosophy – and that’s all well and good but now I’m beginning to wonder exactly what sort of scoundrels the Republicans let inside that big tent.
Now is a time for choosing. Do you stand with those who admire Hitler or do you stand with God’s chosen people?
Todd Starnes is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and host of The Todd Starnes Radio Show.
