Trump Appoints Flicker to Holocaust Council, Replaces Emhoff

Former President Donald Trump has appointed Sigalit 'Siggy' Flicker, a former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star and daughter of a Holocaust survivor, to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council, replacing several Biden-era appointees including Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. Flicker, a vocal Trump supporter and frequent attendee at his events, expressed gratitude for the honor and emphasized her commitment to combating antisemitism. Her appointment has drawn controversy as her stepson, Tyler Campanella, was charged and later pardoned for involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, with Flicker having publicly supported him and the 'Stop the Steal' movement. Trump stated his appointees are strong supporters of Israel and the council's mission to 'ensure we NEVER FORGET.' The move reflects Trump's pattern of appointing loyalists to prominent positions. The reshuffling of the council comes as Trump seeks to influence key institutions ahead of the 2024 election.