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Ms. Rachel Apologizes After Instagram Account Likes Antisemitic Comment

The episode intensified scrutiny of her pro‑Palestinian advocacy, drawing condemnations from Jewish groups as well as media watchdogs.

Overview

  • Screenshots showed the phrase “Free America from the Jews” marked as liked by author beneath a now‑deleted post that read “Free Palestine, Free Sudan, Free Congo, Free Iran.”
  • Rachel Griffin Accurso posted screenshots and a tearful video saying she meant to delete the comment but accidentally tapped like and hide, then removed the content and apologized.
  • Further screenshots captured her reacting “ooooooooooohhhhh” to a claim she was “set up,” a response critics said echoed antisemitic conspiracy tropes.
  • Jewish advocacy groups and watchdogs, including HonestReporting and StopAntisemitism, condemned the interaction and argued it reflects a broader pattern that warrants accountability.
  • The children’s creator, who reaches tens of millions across YouTube, Instagram and Netflix, said she will stop engaging with comments, and no platform or institutional actions have been reported.