A Republican-Jewish group condemned Kanye West and told conservatives that “enough is enough” about the controversial rapper after his interview on InfoWars.
West, who legally changed his name to Ye, appeared on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ InfoWars show Thursday, in which he took credit for making anti-Semitism “popular” and praised Adolf Hitler and the tyrannical Nazi regime.
“They have also done good things. We must stop insulting the Nazis all the time,” a masked Ye claimed. He went on to say that he “liked” Hitler and praised him for allegedly inventing microphones and highways.
“Every human being has something of value that they have put on the table, especially Hitler,” Ye continued.
Jones, a man previously convicted of spreading conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, tried to intervene several times during Ye’s tirade.
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The internet was abuzz after the episode, with calls from individuals and organizations condemning Ye, including the Republican Jewish Coalition.
“Today’s InfoWars show starring Alex Jones, Nick Fuentes and Kanye West — a disgusting triumvirate of conspiracy theorists, Holocaust deniers and anti-Semites — was a horrific cesspool of dangerous, bigoted Jew-hatred,” a coalition statement said. read.
“We vehemently condemn these comments and call on all political leaders to reject these messengers of hate and relegate them to the dustbin of history where they belong.
Given his praise for Hitler, it cannot be overemphasized that Kanye West is a vile, abhorrent bigot who has attacked the Jewish community with Nazi-style threats and slurs.
“Conservatives who wrongfully admitted Kanye West need to make it clear that he is a pariah. Enough is enough.”
Ye has gained the support of many prominent Republican leaders since he first appeared on TBEN News Tucker Carlson Tonight, and last week, Ye dined with former President Donald Trump and white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago.
Many have criticized Ye for months after his tweet that he “die with 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE” and insist InfoWars action is the final straw.
Liora Rez, executive director of StopAntisemitism, shared News Week“For those who have continued to defend Kanye, there is nothing left to defend after his Hitler tirades on Jones’s podcast.”
Representative Ritchie Torres of New York tweeted from one of Ye’s quotes about Hitler, writing below: “This is Nazism. When are we going to say ENOUGH?”
RIGHT NOW: “I also see good things about Hitler. The Jews… Every human being has something of value that they have brought to the table, especially Hitler.”
— Kanye West on far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ InfoWars show.This is Nazism. When are we going to say ENOUGH?
—Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) December 1, 2022
Author and right-wing political commentator Matt Walsh tweeted on Thursday: “If I were an optimistic man, I would at least hope that Kanye West’s mental breakdown and self-immolation would convince conservatives to stop falling madly in love with every celebrity who says something they agree with. But I I am not an optimistic man.” Man.”
News week reached out to a West representative for comment.
