Overview
- StopAntisemitism announced the designation after an internal vote, with executive director Liora Rez calling Carlson’s rhetoric divisive, hateful, and dangerous.
- The decision caps months of backlash over Carlson’s October interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, which fractured conservatives as Ben Shapiro urged groups to cut ties and Kevin Roberts and President Donald Trump offered defenses.
- At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Carlson rejected the label, saying he is not antisemitic and calling antisemitism immoral in his religion.
- The group argues that influential figures who mainstream antisemitic narratives contribute to a climate of increased threats, harassment, and violence against Jews.
- Carlson edged out finalists Bryce Mitchell and Stew Peters for the dishonor, after being named the group’s “Antisemite of the Week” in October.