'Hateful': Both parties slam House candidate Dan Bilzerian's antisemitic attacks
Summary
Dan Bilzerian, a far-right candidate running in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Republican primary, has been widely criticized by leaders from both parties for spreading antisemitic attacks against Jewish Rep. Randy Fine. Both House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned Bilzerian’s rhetoric, calling it hateful and unacceptable in U.S. politics.Key Facts
- Dan Bilzerian is challenging Rep. Randy Fine in the Republican primary for Florida’s 6th Congressional District.
- Bilzerian has posted antisemitic ads and messages, including references to Adolf Hitler and harmful Jewish stereotypes.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly condemned Bilzerian’s antisemitic campaign.
- Other Republicans, including Rep. Don Bacon and Sen. Ted Cruz, also expressed disgust at Bilzerian’s rhetoric.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called Bilzerian’s statements “possibly the most disgusting political thread” he had seen.
- Rep. Randy Fine, who is Jewish, has also faced criticism for past remarks about Muslims and Palestinians.
- Bilzerian supports ending all U.S. foreign aid, including aid to Israel, and promotes claims that Jewish interest groups control the country.
- Several far-right candidates in Florida have been critical of Israel during this election cycle.
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