Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer were slow to condemn the recent spike in anti-Semitic hate crimes, with Pelosi waiting until Monday to issue a statement.
Pelosi tweeted Monday morning that the spike in hate crimes around the nation and worldwide is “horrific.”
“The recent spike in antisemitic attacks against Jews around the country and the world is horrific, heartbreaking & demands action,” Pelosi tweeted. “Antisemitism cannot be tolerated. We must come together as Americans to condemn and combat this appalling bigotry and hatred.”
The recent spike in antisemitic attacks against Jews around the country and the world is horrific, heartbreaking & demands action. Antisemitism cannot be tolerated. We must come together as Americans to condemn and combat this appalling bigotry and hatred.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 24, 2021
Prior to taking a stance against anti-Semitism, Pelosi tweeted about a national paid family and medical leave program, her meeting with President of South Korea Moon Jae-In, and the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot.
Schumer came out against the attacks twice: once Friday and once again late Sunday evening, calling on Americans to “stand together to stop the recent surge in anti-Semitic attacks.”
We must stand together to stop the recent surge in anti-Semitic attacks.
We must stand together against the forces of hate.
Anti-Semitism, bigotry, and intolerance have no place in New York or anywhere else.https://t.co/pV2aO4J7oQ
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 24, 2021
“Anti-Semitism, bigotry, and intolerance have no place in New York or anywhere else,” he continued.
But the self-proclaimed ‘Shomer,’ which means ‘guardian’ in Hebrew, spent the past several days tweeting about a myriad of subjects despite the ongoing hate crimes. In fact, Schumer actually visited the site of one of the anti-Semitic attacks to speak about bringing New York theaters back.
We’re here in Times Square to say:
Broadway will be back.
I’m proud we delivered billions to #SaveOurStages.
$16 billion is soon ON THE WAY to the NY theater district, to our theater industry across America, to live venues, to cultural institutions like comedy clubs, and more! pic.twitter.com/oEiG3Tq26w
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 21, 2021
Schumer also tweeted about the student debt crisis, the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, and marijuana before making any mention on his Twitter of the anti-Semitic hate crimes.
Meanwhile, as Schumer and Pelosi were tweeting about the Capitol Riot among other things, pro-Palestinian individuals were assaulting and attacking Jews.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed in a statement to the Daily Caller that they responded to a call regarding a hate crime on May 17. Video footage appears to show an Orthodox Jewish man running for his life as two cars chase him through the parking lot. One video taken from the point of view of one of the pro-Palestinian protesters is captioned “This Zionist flipped us off for supporting Palestine. We went after him. Y’all some big ass p**sys bitches. You can run but you can’t hide.”
???? UPDATE: Some LA Jewish community leaders are trying to get more information about this disturbing video which is being shared on WhatsApp.
It appears to show an Orthodox Jew being chased by two cars from the pro-Palestinian caravan above.
— Sia Kordestani ???? (@SiaKordestani) May 19, 2021
???? More EVIDENCE this time shared by the perpetrators themselves, along with security footage:
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— Sia Kordestani ???? (@SiaKordestani) May 19, 2021
The LAPD responded to a call of an “assault with a deadly weapon” just one day later after Jewish diners were allegedly attacked by a pro-Palestine mob. (RELATED: 2 Jewish Boys Beaten After Refusing To Repeat ‘Anti-Jewish Statements,’ Police Say, Before Rescue By Anonymous Driver)
Video footage posted to Twitter appears to show two individuals eating outside of the Sushi Fumi restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. The duo appears to then get attacked by members of the pro-Palestinian group. One victim was hospitalized, and the investigation into the incident remaining ongoing, according to police.
???????? Tonight pro-Palestinian individuals were driving with megaphones around La Cienega & Beverly (a heavily Jewish area) in Los Angeles and threw objects at Jews at a restaurant table. Some threw things back.
The pro-Palestinian group came to the sidewalk to fight.
— Sia Kordestani ???? (@SiaKordestani) May 19, 2021
On May 20, a Jewish man was beaten down in the middle of Times Square by members of a pro-Palestinian mob. While Pelosi and Schumer were slow to condemn the attacks, others quickly denounced them. Former Arizona Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords called out the anti-Semitism on May 20, noting her synagogue was vandalized.
Yesterday, my synagogue in Tucson was vandalized. It’s heartbreaking to see such a disgusting act in a place where so many are meant to feel safest. Despite these actions, we will not be shaken. Hate has no place in Arizona.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) May 20, 2021
“The View” co-host Meghan McCain issued a statement on May 20 addressing the “pure, unadulterated, monstrous evil” of Jewish hate crimes.
This is pure, unadulterated, monstrous evil – this rhetoric has consequences. Jewish hate crimes are up 438% in a week! This is right in the heart of nyc!!!! https://t.co/YhEKU25BM5
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) May 21, 2021
Republican New York Rep. Lee Zeldin condemned the attacks in a tweet before Pelosi.
I’m unapologetically proud to be American, Jewish, a strong ally of Israel, vocally opposed to antisemitism & BDS, pro-police & an Army vet. I see Jews under attack in NY & cops not set up to best defend them & it only makes me fight harder, speak louder & hold my views stronger.
— Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) May 23, 2021
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott offered his support to American Jews and denounced the attacks prior to Pelosi, as well.
As our Jewish brothers and sisters are attacked in the streets, the silence from many on the Left is deafening. While we may have disagreements on the challenges in the Middle East, we can all agree that it is not a license to attack or harass Jewish Americans.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) May 22, 2021
Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida also condemned the attacks — before both Schumer and Pelosi on Friday.
The anti-Semitic violence we’re seeing in the United States and Europe is reprehensible.
Sadly, this #antiSemitism is being encouraged by radical Islamic terrorists and the angry Left. pic.twitter.com/gRq29RCazb
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 21, 2021
Why aren’t we seeing intense media attention, special corporate messaging or congressional democratic outrage over the sudden spike in Anti-Jewish violence in recent days?
Because it’s being committed by Pro-Palestinian mobs.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) May 21, 2021
