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Richmond Mayor Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Remarks

1/8/2026

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Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez (Richmond, Calif.) faced backlash for antisemitic conspiracy theories but avoided censure in a 5-2 vote.
The City Council cited insufficient time to review the censure resolution amid community outrage.
A Jewish advocacy group has called for Martinez's resignation, saying antisemitism has no place in Richmond.
Martinez, up for reelection, removed controversial posts and apologized, saying he did not intend to conflate Zionism with Judaism.

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Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez (Richmond, Calif.) faced backlash for antisemitic conspiracy theories but avoided censure in a 5-2 vote.
The City Council cited insufficient time to review the censure resolution amid community outrage.
A Jewish advocacy group has called for Martinez's resignation, saying antisemitism has no place in Richmond.
Martinez, up for reelection, removed controversial posts and apologized, saying he did not intend to conflate Zionism with Judaism.