{"id":2117009,"date":"2023-12-05T22:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T03:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-rips-reporter-for-trying-to-compare-rise-in-anti-semitism-with-islamophobia\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T22:32:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T03:32:12","slug":"desantis-rips-reporter-for-trying-to-compare-rise-in-anti-semitism-with-islamophobia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-rips-reporter-for-trying-to-compare-rise-in-anti-semitism-with-islamophobia\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis slams reporter&#8217;s attempt to equate anti-Semitism with Islamophobia"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-rips-reporter-for-trying-to-compare-rise-in-anti-semitism-with-islamophobia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2117009&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida \u2063Governor \u2064Ron DeSantis Slams Reporter for False Equivalence Between Threats Faced by Jews and Muslims<\/h2>\n<p>During a press conference,\u2063 Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida passionately refuted a reporter&#8217;s suggestion\u200b that Muslims are \u2063currently\u200c facing a \u200csimilar\u200d level of threat as\u2062 Jews in the aftermath of \u2063the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-reject-measure-to-provide-funds-for-israels-iron-dome-block-attempts-to-sanction-hamas-reports\/\" title=\"Democrats Reject Measure To Provide Funds For Israel\u2019s Iron Dome, Block Attempts To Sanction Hamas: Reports\">recent terrorist attack<\/a> by Hamas against Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The reporter had asked DeSantis about the alleged increase in violence towards Muslims and Muslim schools, while there has \u200cbeen a significant rise in anti-Semitic incidents worldwide in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis firmly responded, &#8220;That is not true. They are not experiencing similar threats. Are Muslim\u200d students being chased for their lives on university campuses? At \u200dthe\u2064 pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., I witnessed unity and\u200d patriotism,\u200b not hate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He continued, &#8220;This false equivalence is what Biden has done. Instead of addressing the unprecedented surge in anti-Semitism, he has wrongly claimed that Islamophobia is the \u200dreal problem. They are not the same. \u2064Anti-Semitism is \u2064the prevailing form of hate right\u200d now, both globally and in the\u200c United States.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis emphasized the \u2062alarming\u200d increase in anti-Semitic incidents\u200d following the October 7 attacks, which \u200bhas shocked even those who were already deeply concerned about this issue.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When it comes to crimes based on identity, Jews are\u200b overwhelmingly targeted in America and around the \u200dworld. There\u2063 is no close second. That is the \u2062undeniable truth,&#8221; DeSantis concluded.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>WATCH:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Apparently pro-Hamas journo: &#8220;You&#8217;ve talked a\u200c lot about protecting Jewish schools\u2026 what about the increase in violence to Muslims and Muslim\u2064 schools?&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovRonDeSantis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GovRonDeSantis<\/a>: &#8220;Are those students being chased for their lives on\u2026 universities?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Watch his full response: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U0EFe84e8c\">pic.twitter.com\/U0EFe84e8c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeremyRedfernFL\/status\/1732060993797124541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What did \u200cGovernor DeSantis emphasize as \u200bthe distinct context in which instances of violence and discrimination against Muslims occur<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064De.\u2063 DeSantis immediately rejected the notion of false equivalence between the threats faced by \u200dJews and Muslims, asserting that such a comparison trivializes the \u200bunique history of violence\u2064 and persecution endured by the Jewish\u2064 community.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis highlighted the long-standing and deeply rooted anti-Semitism that has\u2063 plagued civilization for centuries, resulting \u200bin widespread\u200c discrimination, violence, and systematic attempts to exterminate the Jewish people. He emphasized the \u200catrocities committed during the\u200c Holocaust, which claimed the lives of six million Jews and \u200cforever scarred the collective memory of humanity.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, DeSantis acknowledged that\u200b while there have been instances of violence \u2064and discrimination against Muslims, it is essential to\u200c recognize \u2064the distinct context in which these incidents occur. He noted that in the aftermath of terrorist attacks \u2064perpetrated by radical Islamic groups, such\u2063 as Hamas, some individuals may unfairly target \u2064innocent Muslims and Muslim institutions. While DeSantis unequivocally condemned such acts \u2063of violence, he emphasized that these isolated incidents\u200b should not be conflated with the deeply ingrained anti-Semitism that \u200bpersists globally.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor stressed that anti-Semitism remains a persistent and dangerous form of bigotry that continues to \u200cthreaten\u2064 the Jewish community. He \u200dpointed to the alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents worldwide, \u2063including acts of vandalism, physical assaults, and online harassment. Furthermore, he drew attention to the recent surge in\u2063 anti-Semitic rhetoric on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, demonstrating how hatred \u200ctowards \u200bJews\u200d is often fueled and\u200d spread by online networks.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis also acknowledged the importance of protecting the religious freedom and civil rights of all individuals, including Muslims. He reiterated that\u200d acts of violence or discrimination against any religious\u2062 or ethnic group are unacceptable and should be condemned. However, he emphasized that different communities may face distinct and unique challenges, and it is essential to acknowledge and \u2063understand these differences without diminishing the severity of historical or ongoing threats faced by specific communities.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis \u200cconcluded by reaffirming his commitment to\u2064 combatting\u200c all forms of hatred and bigotry in \u200bFlorida. He underscored the \u2064importance of promoting interfaith dialogue, fostering understanding, and standing in solidarity with targeted communities. DeSantis emphasized\u200c the need for continued education \u200band\u200c awareness to eradicate\u2064 prejudice and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>In a time when hate crimes persist, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-arrest-man-accused-of-setting-election-day-fires-at-7-locations-including-2-churches\/\" title=\"Police Arrest Man Accused Of Setting Election Day Fires At 7 Locations, Including 2 Churches\">tensions run high<\/a>, \u2062it is crucial\u2063 for public figures and reporters to exercise sensitivity and accuracy in their language and questioning. As \u2063Governor DeSantis\u200d aptly highlighted, false equivalence can be damaging,\u200d as it undermines the struggles\u2062 faced\u200b by specific communities and diminishes the urgency of addressing rooted\u200d prejudices. True progress \u200crequires acknowledging the unique challenges faced by different groups and working collectively to ensure a just and inclusive society for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed a reporter who compared the threat level faced by Muslims to that of Jews following the recent terrorist attack by Hamas. During a press conference, the reporter inquired about violence towards Muslims and Muslim schools. DeSantis dismissed the suggestion, emphasizing the unique and significant threat faced by the Jewish community<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2117010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2117009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117009"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117009\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2117010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}