Jonathan Tobin, Editor in Chief at the Jewish News Syndicate, and whose columns appear in the Federalist, Newsweek, and other publications, spoke about the failures of Presidents at America's leading Universities to reign in Palestinianist and Marxist-inspired antisemitism. All of this is a result of the perverted ideology of 'wokeness' and DEI which defines Israel as a 'white colonialist' settler state, which of course is false, but is used to justify antisemitism on college campuses.
During the interview, Tobin repeated what candidate Trump had said throughout the campaign - that he would 'defund' any University that didn't comply with Title IV, protecting the Civil Rights of Jewish students. And furthermore, enforce existing laws that would allow the US to deport foreign students who are associated with, in any way, terrorist organizations. Occidental College in California, according to Tobin, offered token promises to protect Jewish students after Trump won the elections in November.
Tobin further spoke about the false narrative that has plagued our culture for decades - that of 'Palestinianism' which claims to seek a '2 state solution,' Israel and Palestine living side by side. During our conversation, Jonathan Tobin reminded us about the countless and very generous offers made to Arab leadership since 1948 for independent statehood, but were always rejected.
Tobin expressed optimism with the incoming Trump Administration and his Cabinet choices, including Harmeet K. Dhillon for a Civil Rights post at the Justice Department as well as Pam Bondi for AG.
It is Tobin's belief, that even though there are election swings every few years, the majority of Americans still stand with Israel, including the very strong support of the Christian Evangelical community, giving hope to American Jews that we are not alone.