Trump Antisemitism Task Force Names Leo Terrell Leader

Antisemitism remains a significant and growing issue in the West, manifesting both online and within elite institutions, prompting universities such as Columbia to pledge reforms aimed at combating hate on campus. Sarah Hurwitz, a former Obama speechwriter, has published a new book, As a Jew, addressing the rise in antisemitism and reclaiming Jewish identity against blame and erasure. Meanwhile, Pastor Greg Locke frames antisemitism as a deep spiritual and demonic opposition to God's people, emphasizing Christian support for Israel as a biblical mandate and warning of the threat of radical Islam. Leo Terrell, a Black, Christian former Democrat turned Trump ally, leads the Justice Department's Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, focusing on removing what he calls “wokeness” from educational institutions while aggressively targeting antisemitic harassment. Critiques also highlight how modern secular humanism and progressive ideologies, particularly within youth and academic circles, contribute to antisemitic attitudes by rejecting traditional religious moral frameworks. Together, these perspectives illustrate the complex, multifaceted nature of antisemitism today, spanning spiritual, political, cultural, and institutional dimensions.