American Jewish Leaders Demand JD Vance Resign Over Planned Megyn Kelly Show Appearance
Normalizing anti-Semitism or exercising freedom of speech?
A number of American Jewish leaders are calling for Vice President JD Vance to immediately resign, citing his scheduled appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show.
The leaders described the popular conservative podcast as “one of America’s most antisemitic podcasts” and argued that Vance’s decision to appear on the program is unacceptable.
Vance is expected to join host Megyn Kelly for an interview tomorrow.
Critics contend that Kelly’s platform has repeatedly given a platform to voices and narratives widely viewed as antisemitic.
The demand for Vance’s resignation represents a sharp escalation in ongoing tensions between segments of the American Jewish community and elements of the conservative movement over issues of antisemitism on the right.
Some Jewish leaders have expressed frustration that prominent Republican figures continue to engage with media outlets they believe normalize anti-Jewish rhetoric under the guise of open discourse.
Supporters of Vance have pushed back, arguing that the Vice President has the right to speak with any media outlet and that attempts to dictate his interview choices amount to an attack on free speech.