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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Protesters Interrupt DeSantis Speech, Break Fundraising Records.

Two protesters from the activist group IfNotNow interrupted a fundraising speech by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire, chanting "Jews against DeSantis" and carrying a sign that read "Ron DeSantis: Loves Israel, Hates Jews." IfNotNow has accused DeSantis of supporting Israeli apartheid and far-right conservatives with white nationalist and antisemitic beliefs. The group also criticised DeSantis for his closeness to AIPAC, the largest pro-Israel PAC in the US. DeSantis joked about the interruption, saying "You gotta have a little spice in the speech, right."

via The Independent|

#antisemitism #ifnotnow #israel

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Protesters disrupt DeSantis speech at GOP fundraiser in New Hampshire.

Protesters from the organization IfNotNow interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' speech at a GOP fundraising event in New Hampshire, calling him antisemitic and criticizing his alliances with white supremacists and Christian nationalists. DeSantis, who is expected to announce a presidential campaign soon, has consistently come in second behind former President Trump in 2024 GOP primary polls. Trump and DeSantis-aligned super PACs have already begun airing attack ads on each other's candidate.

via The Hill|

#antisemitism #gop #ifnotnow

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Protesters disrupt DeSantis speech at New Hampshire fundraiser.

Two protesters interrupted Governor Ron DeSantis' speech at a GOP fundraising event in New Hampshire, shouting "Jews against DeSantis" before being escorted off stage. The protest was organized by IfNotNow, a nonprofit that aims to end US support for Israel's "apartheid system." DeSantis brushed off the encounter and questioned why the protesters spent money on tickets for the event. Jewish rights groups have criticized DeSantis for his failure to condemn neo-Nazis and promotion of antisemitic conspiracy theories. DeSantis has previously dubbed himself the most "pro-Israel governor in America."

via Business Insider|

#ifnotnow #israel #jewish-rights