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Wed Jun 24, 2020, 12:46 AM Jun 2020

Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus leaders denounce FSU Student Senate President's comments

Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus leaders responded Monday to what critics call anti-Semitic comments made by Florida State University’s Student Government Senate President.

Caucus Chair Rep. Richard Stark and incoming Chair Rep. Emily Slosberg issued statements denouncing online comments by the new Senate President about Israel and Jews.

“Students expressing extreme or bigoted views against any segment of a University’s population should not be in a position of authority,” said Stark, a Weston Democrat. “FSU Senate President Ahmad Daraldik has made anti-Semitic remarks and social media posts comparing Israel to Nazi Germany, tweeted altered photographs, and used profanity.

“It is in the best interests of Florida State University for him to step down.”

Read more: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/342844-jewish-legislative-caucus-leaders-denounce-fsu-student-senate-presidents-comments

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