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Vance Denies Antisemitism Rise Amid Controversial Carlson Interview

12/5/2025

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says there is no rise in antisemitism among young conservatives and calls claims slander.
The debate intensified after Tucker Carlson interviewed Nick Fuentes, who made controversial remarks about Jews.
Senator Ted Cruz condemned Carlson for not challenging Fuentes and said antisemitism in the GOP has increased.
Vance acknowledged a few bad individuals but denied antisemitism has worsened over the past decade.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says there is no rise in antisemitism among young conservatives and calls claims slander.
The debate intensified after Tucker Carlson interviewed Nick Fuentes, who made controversial remarks about Jews.
Senator Ted Cruz condemned Carlson for not challenging Fuentes and said antisemitism in the GOP has increased.
Vance acknowledged a few bad individuals but denied antisemitism has worsened over the past decade.