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ADL Chair Resigns, Criticizes Group's Response to Antisemitism

12/13/2025

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In March 2025, Joe Berman resigned as chair of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)'s National Legal Affairs Committee.
He criticized the ADL for becoming a "useful idiot" for the Trump administration and failing to address rising antisemitism on the right.
The Anti-Defamation League defended its approach, saying resources are constrained amid increased antisemitic violence, and Berman's departure signals discontent with Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL's chief executive.

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In March 2025, Joe Berman resigned as chair of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)'s National Legal Affairs Committee.
He criticized the ADL for becoming a "useful idiot" for the Trump administration and failing to address rising antisemitism on the right.
The Anti-Defamation League defended its approach, saying resources are constrained amid increased antisemitic violence, and Berman's departure signals discontent with Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL's chief executive.