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Ted Cruz: “Prior to October 7th, 3669 anti Semitic incidents occurred…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Ted Cruz Absolutely Explodes On Democrats For 'Deep And Pervasive Problem Confronting' Antisemitism

Published | Video Starts at 00:53

For the last two years, in the wake of October 7, this committee held zero hearings on anti Semitism in the United States, despite the fact that Republicans repeatedly called for it. The acts of violence Prior to October 7th, 3669 anti Semitic incidents occurred in the United States. Following October 7th. In less than three months, that number spiked to over 5,000. In 2024, that number skyrocketed to 10,005 antisemitic incidents. This problem is particularly acute on our college campuses. Columbia University. Columbia University was a major epicenter where they encouraged, tolerated and celebrated this vicious and vile antisemitism. I got it. (00:53–01:13)

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