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Richmond Mayor Apologizes Amid Pressure Over Antisemitic Remarks

1/13/2026

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Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faced pressure from 80 local officials to apologize for antisemitic remarks or resign.
The pressure followed his controversial statements and support for Hamas.
The Richmond city council voted against censure.
Martinez removed his posts.
He issued an apology, stating he did not intend to promote antisemitism and that he distinguished Zionism from Judaism.

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Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faced pressure from 80 local officials to apologize for antisemitic remarks or resign.
The pressure followed his controversial statements and support for Hamas.
The Richmond city council voted against censure.
Martinez removed his posts.
He issued an apology, stating he did not intend to promote antisemitism and that he distinguished Zionism from Judaism.