The Commentary Magazine Podcast

How to Fight the Homefront Intifada

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May 23, 2025
Jonathan Schanzer, a Commentary Contributing Editor and expert at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, dives into the rising tide of anti-Jewish violence in America, sparked by the tragic events at the Capitol Jewish Museum. He discusses the implications of the Trump administration's approach to Harvard's policies for international students and critiques the influence of radical ideologies on campuses. Schanzer also explores the normalization of extremist groups in academia and the broader challenges posed by anti-Semitism, highlighting urgent calls for accountability and protection.
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INSIGHT

Rodriguez Attack Mirrors Hamas

  • Elias Rodriguez's attack is a premeditated act of ideological violence resembling Hamas tactics.
  • The globalized intifada ideology has influenced individuals in the US, representing a domestic threat.
ADVICE

Empower Task Force 10-7 Now

  • Task Force 10-7 must be fully resourced to counter anti-Semitic violence effectively.
  • Congress should increase oversight to pressure DOJ and FBI in tackling this issue.
INSIGHT

Trump Targets Foreign Students

  • Trump's moves against foreign students align with his immigration stance, framing legal presence as privilege.
  • The administration challenges universities legally based on Title VI, fighting institutions allegedly tolerating anti-Semitism.
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