The Democrats of the Congress castigated the Trump administration for having hired Kingsley Wilson, who has a long history of publication of anti -Semitic conspiracy theories, as assistant press secretary to the Pentagon. The Republicans remained largely silent on the issue.
“While anti-Semitism continues to get into the world since October 7: the Trump administration has hired a senior Pentagon official with a history of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and extremism,” said the chief of the Senate minority, Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in a press release. “It’s scandalous, and the secretary (Pete) Hegseth must fire her now.”
Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-president of the Senate anti-Semitism working group, said Introductive Jew That the “appalling comments of Wilson and the theories of the conspiracy paint a model of worrying behavior”.
“Person who does not engage in this anti -Semitic rhetoric should never hold a post in the American government, and it is alarming that the Trump administration hired it in the first place,” continued Rosen.
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mi), who previously served in the Pentagon, told Ji: “Whether her anti-Semitic comments, delegitimized Kosovo or promote conspiracy theories, this woman is not adapted to serve alongside our men and women in uniform.”
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) also described Wilson’s hiring as a characteristic of the Trump administration.
“Wilson has a long story of anti -Semitism and his comments are blatant and disqualifying,” said Wasserman Schultz. “But Trump has always surrounded himself with extremists, theorists of the conspiracy and the fringe of the far right, so I cannot say that I am surprised. She is not able to play in a role given her sectarian views. »»
Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), co-president of the Jewish Caucus of the house, described Wilson as the last in a series of problematic rentals.
“It is scandalous that a person with a history of promoting theories of the anti -Semitic conspiracy is now speaking for the Pentagon,” Nadler said in a statement. “The extremist opinions of Kingsley Wilson does not have their place in our government – but under President Trump, they are not the exception, they are the rule. It is only the last addition to a shameful list of staff members who reflect the disturbing embrace of the hatred and fanaticism of this administration. The American people deserves better.
Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY), co-president of the House anti-Semitism working group, said Wilson “should be deleted immediately.”
“To eliminate anti -Semitism, we have to do it on the far left and right,” said Goldman. “Person who compares Hamas infanticide to abortion, promotes a great replacement theory or celebrates the lynching of Jews should obtain an important DOD appointment.”
The representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) wrote to Hegseth, calling for the hiring of Wilson “an insult to the integrity of the Ministry of Defense” and that it is “unfit for any public confidence” and demanding that it be immediately dismissed.
“If Kingsley Wilson is the type of person who, in your opinion, should represent the Ministry of Defense, this raises serious questions about your judgment – and your commitment to the values that define this nation,” wrote Torres, adding that a failure to fire it would be “reasonably understood by the public.”
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), who sits on the Senate Committee for Foreign Relations and the Senate Committee for Armed Services, said that he had not been informed beyond the basic details of the situation, but expressed his sadness in the face of the concept of a young person.
Virginia’s senator said the “first thing” he wondered by learning Wilson’s comments was: “I wonder how old that person has, because you should never see him from a youngster.”
“How could a young person have his mind so poisoned by this?” I mean, I don’t understand. There is no excuse for anti -Semitism or fanaticism, but I, in a way, assume that naively, I think that young people would be more immune, “Kaine told Ji. “What was your life experience that led you to this belief?”
No Republican of the Congress commented on the situation in JI on Thursday, several saying that they did not know the situation and do not say they examine the issue. Others did not respond to requests for comments.
Wednesday, Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) said Politico The comments were “horrible” and “not appropriate”. She was not the only member of her conference to express themselves.
“I’m not going to tell them who hire, but I know that (President Donald) Trump does not believe any of the things she talks about, and I leave them to determine if they think she is the right spokesperson,” Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told The Outlet. “If what you say about these messages is true, then it is completely out of scenario with President Trump.”
