Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), recently commended Newsmax for its coverage of rising antisemitism, particularly in U.S. higher education institutions.
During an appearance on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Greenblatt discussed the troubling normalization of antisemitism and anti-Zionism across the country, emphasizing how these attitudes are increasingly being seen in academic settings.
Greenblatt’s comments followed the release of the ADL’s annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, which assessed numerous colleges and universities on their handling of antisemitism and support for Jewish students.
ADL Director Jonathan Greenblatt (Credits: Maryville University)
The results were alarming, with 13 schools receiving failing grades and only two achieving “A” grades. This report card aims to provide a factual and objective framework to help prospective students, parents, alumni, and donors evaluate how effectively these institutions are protecting Jewish students from antisemitism.
During his interview, Greenblatt pointed to a specific incident involving a UCLA lecturer who disturbingly described a self-immolation act in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., as “revolutionary suicide.” He criticized such rhetoric as part of a broader issue where extreme views are being tolerated and even normalized within academia.
Greenblatt also addressed the broader political and social landscape, critiquing the Democratic Party and the political left for allowing antisemitism and anti-Zionism to proliferate.
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt (Credits: Vox)
Despite his own background as a former staffer for President Barack Obama, Greenblatt expressed concern over the unchecked spread of such hateful ideologies within institutions traditionally viewed as bastions of American excellence and intellectual freedom.
His stark commentary underscores the ADL’s ongoing effort to challenge and expose antisemitism wherever it appears, advocating for a society where Jewish individuals can participate without fear of discrimination or violence. The ADL continues to push for awareness, action, and policy changes to combat these deep-rooted issues effectively.
