ReImagining Liberty [PREVIEW] 097: The Right's Mainstreaming of Antisemitism (w/ Elad Nehorai)
Jan 10, 2026
Elad Nehorai, a writer and activist, delves into the alarming rise of antisemitism within the contemporary right. He highlights how the fallout from the October 7th conflict has emboldened extremist narratives, enabling figures like Nick Fuentes to gain influence on X. Elad discusses the media's role in normalizing these views and how conspiracy theories have become a breeding ground for hate. Their conversation reveals a chilling prospect of a post-Trump GOP leaning towards more radical ideologies.
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Antisemitism Has Become Mainstream
- Antisemitism on the right has moved from fringe to mainstream and now shapes broader political culture.
- This hate also fuels misogyny, racism, and ethnic nationalism in interconnected ways.
War Coverage Fueled Far-Right Newsjacking
- October 7th and the following war created a major news opportunity that far-right actors exploited.
- The far right used constant coverage to 'newsjack' and rapidly mainstream their messaging.
Nick Fuentes' Rapid Rise Example
- Elad Nehorai uses Nick Fuentes as an example of someone who grew rapidly once permitted on X.
- Tucker Carlson amplifying him further signaled his transition into mainstream visibility.