Rep. Foxx demands Education Secretary’s resignation over weak stance on antisemitism
Rep. Virginia Foxx Calls for Education Secretary’s Resignation Over Antisemitism Response
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is facing calls for his resignation from Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-SC) due to his reaction to rising antisemitism in schools. Foxx criticized Cardona for his handling of the phrase “from the river to the sea,” often chanted by pro-Palestinian protesters, which implies that Palestinians deserve all of Israel’s land. While the Education Department acknowledged that the chant is seen as threatening and antisemitic, they stopped short of condemning it. Foxx deemed this response inappropriate and expressed her concerns during an interview on the National Report.
Resignation Demanded
During the interview, Foxx referenced the American Jewish Committee’s glossary, which categorizes the phrase as hate speech. She emphasized that the chant is unquestionably antisemitic and criticized Cardona for his overall incompetence in the department. Foxx believes that the statement is just one example of his shortcomings and called for his resignation.
Similar Resignations
Foxx, as the House Education Committee chairwoman, witnessed the testimonies of former presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, who also refused to label the chant as antisemitic and subsequently resigned. Foxx suggested that Cardona was attempting to align his statement with these former presidents, further questioning his judgment.
“The students should feel safe, and they should know that their secretary of education is concerned for them,” Foxx emphasized.
Cardona, a former teacher, was nominated as secretary by President Joe Biden.
What is the controversy surrounding the phrase “from the river to the sea” and how did Cardona respond to it?
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-SC) has called for Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s resignation over his response to rising antisemitism in schools. Foxx criticized Cardona for his handling of the phrase ”from the river to the sea,” often chanted by pro-Palestinian protesters, which implies that Palestinians deserve all of Israel’s land. While the Education Department acknowledged that the chant is seen as threatening and antisemitic, they did not condemn it. Foxx deemed this response inappropriate and expressed her concerns during an interview on the National Report.
During the interview, Foxx referenced the American Jewish Committee’s glossary, which categorizes the phrase as hate speech. She emphasized that the chant is unquestionably antisemitic and criticized Cardona for his overall incompetence in the department. Foxx believes that this statement is just one example of his shortcomings and called for his resignation.
Foxx, as the House Education Committee chairwoman, witnessed the testimonies of former presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, who also refused to label the chant as antisemitic and subsequently resigned. Foxx suggested that Cardona was attempting to align his statement with these former presidents, further questioning his judgment.
“The students should feel safe, and they should know that their secretary of education is concerned for them,” Foxx emphasized.
Cardona, a former teacher, was nominated as secretary by President Joe Biden.
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