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Adam Carolla Faces Outrage Over Controversial Mexico Remarks

2/26/2026

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Adam Carolla, a conservative comedian, drew backlash for saying Jews could "fix Mexico permanently" and that Mexico "needs more Jews."
He proposed a "reverse aliyah," urging Israelis to move to Baja California to improve governance and infrastructure.
The remarks followed escalating violence in Mexico after the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
Mexico has about 40,000 Jews in a population of 130 million.

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Adam Carolla, a conservative comedian, drew backlash for saying Jews could "fix Mexico permanently" and that Mexico "needs more Jews."
He proposed a "reverse aliyah," urging Israelis to move to Baja California to improve governance and infrastructure.
The remarks followed escalating violence in Mexico after the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
Mexico has about 40,000 Jews in a population of 130 million.