(A7) Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels organization and a Republican candidate for New York City Mayor, said in an interview with Israel’s Kan that anti-Semitism is something intrinsic to non-Jews and that he himself has to sometimes hold back from expressing antisemitism.
During a rally in support of presidential candidate Donald Trump, Sliwa said: “I tell jews all the time – I’m a Gentile, it’s in our DNA. No matter what kind of peace treaties are made, they’re always gonna hate you, they’re always gonna mistrust you. I’ve got to catch myself from time to time,” he claimed.
The Republican candidate, who has two Jewish children, made the remarks just two days before the US elections.
“Curtis Sliwa will have vengeance, Curtis Sliwa will help take back this city, from the migrants, from the criminals, from the democrats, because I’m running for Mayor again!” – Curtis Sliwa of Guardian Angels spoke at Staten Island Pro-Trump Rally this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/8fcCzVY0Xa
— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) November 2, 2024
In the same interview, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of delaying several bills, including hers, intended to fight anti-Semitism on campuses. Schumer has recently faced significant criticism for not combating expressions of hatred towards Jews on campuses in the United States.
