Emhoff Criticizes University Presidents for Failing to Condemn Antisemitism

The Second Gentleman's remarks came during the National Menorah lighting ceremony, amid a surge in antisemitism following recent Hamas attacks.

Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, criticized university presidents for their inability to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews as antisemitic during a recent congressional hearing.
Emhoff's comments were made during the National Menorah lighting ceremony, marking the start of Hanukkah.
The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology drew criticism after failing to directly answer whether calls for the genocide of Jews would be considered harassment under their campus policies.
Emhoff emphasized the Biden-Harris administration's support for the Jewish community and Israel, particularly in the wake of the recent Hamas attacks.
Instances of antisemitism have sharply risen following the Hamas attacks on Israel in October, leading to increased fear and concern within the Jewish community.