(Jewish Group) US Jewish group accuses Republicans of using antisemitism for political gain

[Behind the Aegis]

The American Jewish Congress has accused several Republican lawmakers of using antisemitism as a means to mobilise extremism for their own political gain, particularly via alternative social media platforms.

The AJCongress report, released on Monday and entitled "Jews Are Not A Prop", accuses Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar and Scott Perry of consistently engaging in antisemitism while empowering hate groups in order to boost their right-wing credentials.

All three lawmakers have close ties with and have been endorsed by former US President Donald Trump.

'Antisemitism is used to create cohesion between extremist groups. Jews are being used as a prop'
- Aaron David Miller, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The group said the "core conclusion" of its study on domestic terrorism - its fifth such report - found that "politicians are using antisemitism as a tool to mobilize extremism and their own political power".

"Extremist groups and those supporting dangerous ideologies are organizing. Some seek to take control of America through the ballot box, others reject the democratic process entirely and advocate direct and violent action," the group warned

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