Far-right podcaster with ties to Trump orbit calls for 'final solution' -- to deport Jews

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16. This Rhetoric is a Direct Threat to Our Values and Democracy

This is absolutely sickening. The language used by Stew Peters, with his call for a "final solution" to deport Jewish people, is a direct echo of the horrors of the Holocaust. There's no room for this kind of hate speech in our society. It's not just offensive; it's a dangerous call to action that puts Jewish people and all marginalized communities at risk.

Let's be clear: this isn't just some fringe figure. Peters has connections to influential figures in the Trump orbit, including Kash Patel, who, despite his attempts to distance himself, appeared on Peters' show multiple times. This raises serious questions about the normalization of extremist views within certain segments of the Republican Party.

According to the FBI's own data, hate crimes targeting Jewish people are consistently among the highest of any religious group in the United States. In 2022, nearly 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes were anti-Jewish, despite Jewish people making up only about 2.4% of the U.S. population. This is not a coincidence; it's a direct result of the kind of rhetoric Peters and others are spewing.

Furthermore, the Southern Poverty Law Center has documented a significant rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric in recent years, often fueled by online conspiracy theories and far-right extremism. The Anti-Defamation League also reported a 36% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023 alone, the highest number on record since they began tracking such data in 1979. We cannot ignore these statistics.

The Democratic Party stands firmly against all forms of hate and bigotry. We believe in a diverse and inclusive society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We must hold those who spread this vile rhetoric accountable and work to dismantle the systems that enable it.

We need to call out these figures and hold them and their connections accountable. We must also work to educate people about the dangers of this kind of language and the history of antisemitism. We cannot allow this kind of hatred to fester in our communities. We must protect our democratic values and the safety of all Americans.