Chuck Schumer's New Book Warns of Rising Antisemitism on the Left

Schumer examines historical and ideological drivers of antisemitism, urging progressives to confront harmful rhetoric and tropes within their ranks.

Schumer's book, 'Antisemitism in America: A Warning,' highlights the growing presence of antisemitism in left-wing circles, contrasting it with far-right antisemitism.
He links the trend to the 2008 financial crisis and ideological frameworks that cast Jews and Israel as oppressors due to their perceived power and success.
The book critiques left-aligned figures, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, for using antisemitic tropes, while acknowledging her later apology for past comments.
Schumer condemns slogans like 'From the river to the sea,' labeling them antisemitic dog whistles, and calls for accountability within progressive movements.
He warns that antisemitic rhetoric surged into the mainstream following Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, citing recent hate crimes and violent incidents targeting Jewish individuals and institutions.