New York City Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabien Levy accused the Washington Post of promoting an antisemitic trope in an article about high-powered executives urging Mayor Eric Adams to crack down on anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. The Post reported that wealthy individuals supporting Israel arranged a meeting with Adams to discuss using police to handle the protesters. Levy condemned the article, calling it offensive and antisemitic, while a Post insider stated that the paper covers influential people regardless of their race or religion. The Post did not mention the religion of the individuals involved in the WhatsApp chat. Columbia University faced protests and vandalism from anti-Israel agitators, leading to the NYPD clearing out the demonstrators, a move that sparked a “no confidence” vote against university President Nemat Shafik. Levy continued to criticize the Post on social media, expressing his outrage over the insinuation that Jewish donors used their money and power to influence government operations. The Washington Post declined to comment on Levy’s statement. The article has sparked controversy and debate over the portrayal of Jewish individuals in the media. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and freedom of expression on college campuses.
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NYC Mayor Adams’ office criticizes Washington Post for promoting antisemitic stereotype
