Where did the antisemitic surge on the Right come from?
When Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) lost his primary election to Ed Gallrein, he began his concession speech by remarking, “I had to call my opponent and concede, and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv.”
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie's remarks after losing a primary election are cited as an example of recent antisemitic statements.
- Figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens have amplified antisemitic sentiments, sometimes echoing controversial figures.
- The rise of conspiratorial thinking is suggested as a significant factor contributing to the increase in antisemitism on the Right.
- Historically, conspiracy theories have targeted specific groups, and antisemitism offers a concrete target for such theories.
- Antisemitism provides a defined adversary, fulfilling a desire for objective targets beyond abstract concepts like the 'deep state.'