{"id":2196775,"date":"2024-03-11T17:20:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T21:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ambassador-to-brazils-silence-on-anti-semitism-under-congressional-ire\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T17:23:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T21:23:38","slug":"us-ambassador-to-brazils-silence-on-anti-semitism-under-congressional-ire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ambassador-to-brazils-silence-on-anti-semitism-under-congressional-ire\/","title":{"rendered":"US Ambassador to Brazil faces criticism for silence on anti-Semitism"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fus-ambassador-to-brazils-silence-on-anti-semitism-under-congressional-ire%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=2196775&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>Mounting\u2063 Concerns Over U.S. \u2062Ambassador&#8217;s Silence on Anti-Semitic Comments by Brazilian \u2064President<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2062silence of the U.S. ambassador to Brazil regarding a series of anti-Semitic remarks made by far-left Brazilian president Luiz In\u00e1cio \u2063Lula da Silva\u2063 has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/severe-addiction-rise-feared-as-at-home-drinking-soars-in-lockdown-ireland\/\" title=\"Severe Addiction Rise Feared as At-Home Drinking Soars in Lockdown Ireland\">raised alarm bells<\/a> on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are\u2062 increasingly concerned about the Biden administration&#8217;s failure to address the rise of anti-Semitism in Latin America.<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth\u2062 Bagley, the \u200ctop U.S. diplomat in Brazil, who has previously criticized the &#8220;influence\u2062 of the \u2063Jewish lobby&#8221; in \u2063politics,\u200c has chosen to remain silent on Lula&#8217;s comments. In these remarks, the Brazilian president accused Israel of acting like Nazis and\u2062 perpetrating a genocide in the Gaza Strip.\u2064 The <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em> reported last week that Bagley refused to condemn the rhetoric or provide an interview on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Free\u200c Beacon<\/em>&#8216;s report sparked bipartisan concerns \u2062during\u200c a recent House\u2063 hearing on\u2064 anti-Semitism in \u200dthe Western Hemisphere. Far-left \u200cleaders like\u200d Lula are forging\u200d alliances with Iran \u2063and other \u2063enemies of the Jewish state. Representative Bill Huizenga (R., Mich.) expressed worry about Bagley&#8217;s silence,\u2062 urging her to strongly condemn anti-Semitism in Brazil, especially considering her own \u2063past comments about\u2062 the &#8220;Jewish factor&#8221; in politics and its association with money.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m concerned about our own\u2064 ambassador to Brazil, Elizabeth Bagley,&#8221; \u2062Huizenga \u2062stated during a House Foreign\u2063 Affairs Committee hearing. &#8220;She has made some documented, very hateful \u200dcomments about Jews, and it almost \u200dderailed her Senate confirmation. Has her track record affected her \u2063ability \u2064or the U.S. ability to forcefully condemn da Silva&#8217;s comparison of Gaza to the Holocaust?&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>State Department&#8217;s Response<\/h3>\n<p>Deborah\u2062 Lipstadt, the \u2063State\u200c Department&#8217;s anti-Semitism envoy, declined to comment \u2062on Bagley&#8217;s past\u200d remarks\u200d but assured that the U.S. Embassy in Brazil\u2063 takes the issue seriously. While Secretary of State Antony Blinken and State \u200bDepartment spokesmen\u200b have condemned Lula&#8217;s comparison of\u2063 Israel to the Nazis, \u200cBagley has not made any public statements\u200b on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I guess I&#8217;m more concerned about\u200c us having a forceful voice when we see this,&#8221; \u200bHuizenga added, emphasizing the importance of \u200dambassadors \u200cspeaking out against anti-Semitism. The lack of public condemnation sends the wrong message to allies in Latin America. &#8220;I want to make sure our ambassadors are not just speaking out. I want them to be forcefully screaming about this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Representative Kathy Manning (D.,\u2062 N.C.) \u2063also expressed shock at Lula&#8217;s anti-Semitic comments and asked Lipstadt about the State Department&#8217;s response.<\/p>\n<p>Lipstadt revealed that Blinken\u200d had directly\u2064 addressed\u200d the issue with Lula\u2062 and\u2063 that many political and government leaders in\u200c Brazil had taken issue with the statement. However, she \u2063acknowledged that the situation\u200c was deeply\u200b disturbing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It remains unclear why \u2064the U.S.\u2062 ambassador to\u200d Brazil has not publicly condemned Lula&#8217;s remarks, \u2062especially \u2062since \u2064the State Department has publicly disputed them. Bagley narrowly\u200b passed her Senate confirmation hearing\u200c despite \u2064opposition from Republican lawmakers who \u2062cited \u200cher previous comments about Jews.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 a \u20631998 interview \u2064reported by the <em>Free Beacon<\/em>, Bagley criticized &#8220;the influence of the Jewish lobby because\u200d there is major money \u200cinvolved.&#8221;\u2062 She claimed that Democrats tend to align with \u200cthe\u2064 Jewish constituency on Israel due to \u200cthe &#8220;Jewish factor&#8221; and its association \u200dwith money.<\/p>\n<p>A State Department spokesman confirmed that\u200d Bagley was present when\u200d Blinken confronted Lula about his statements \u200con Israel. \u2064The spokesman stated, &#8220;While in Brazil, Secretary Blinken, alongside Ambassador Bagley, conveyed directly to\u200d President Lula\u200c that the United States disagreed \u2064with his comparison.&#8221; The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in\u2063 Brazil have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-senate-gives-up-on-passing-bidens-build-back-better-in-2021\/\" title=\"Report: Senate Gives Up On Passing Biden\u2019s Build Back Better In 2021\">held numerous meetings<\/a> with leaders of the \u200dBrazilian \u2063Jewish community.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Ambassador \u2063Bagley&#8217;s silence on\u2064 anti-Semitic \u200dcomments affect the credibility and influence of the United States in\u200c combating anti-Semitism globally<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mned Lula&#8217;s comments, Bagley&#8217;s silence has generated skepticism among lawmakers and advocacy groups.\u2064<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The rise of anti-Semitism in\u200c Latin America has been a growing concern among international observers. \u200dIn recent years, there has been a surge in anti-Semitic incidents, including physical\u2064 attacks, vandalism of synagogues, and online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/did-norway-just-criminalize-misgendering-a-trans-person-even-in-private-homes\/\" title=\"Did Norway Just Criminalize \u2018Misgendering\u2019 a Trans Person, Even in Private Homes?\">hate speech<\/a> targeting Jewish communities. Latin American leaders, such as Lula, have contributed \u2062to this dangerous trend \u2063by making derogatory and offensive remarks about Jews and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Lula&#8217;s \u200dcomparison of Israel to Nazis and his\u2063 accusations of genocide in the Gaza Strip are not only factually \u2063incorrect but also deeply\u200c offensive and inflammatory. Such rhetoric \u200bnot only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/now-woke-scientists-are-gunning-for-words-and-phrases-they-think-should-be-banned\/\" title=\"Now Woke Scientists Are Gunning For Words And Phrases They Think Should Be Banned\">perpetuates harmful stereotypes<\/a> but also fuels hatred and \u200dhostility towards the Jewish community. It is crucial for\u2063 world leaders to unequivocally condemn such remarks and\u200c take a firm \u200dstand against\u2064 anti-Semitism.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2064 the Biden administration has been\u2062 vocal in condemning anti-Semitism domestically and globally, the silence of Ambassador Bagley on this issue raises\u200d questions about the administration&#8217;s commitment \u200cto combatting anti-Semitism in Latin America. The role \u2063of the U.S.\u200d ambassador is not merely symbolic but carries significant diplomatic weight. An ambassador&#8217;s public condemnation of anti-Semitic remarks made by a \u2062foreign leader can \u200dsend a strong message about the values and principles that \u200cthe United States stands for.<\/p>\n<p>Representative\u2062 Huizenga&#8217;s concerns about Bagley&#8217;s track record and its potential impact on her ability to forcefully condemn Lula&#8217;s comments are valid. It is essential for the U.S. ambassador to Brazil to not only \u2062distance herself from past\u200b anti-Semitic remarks but also to \u2062demonstrate \u2063a strong and unwavering commitment\u2062 to combating anti-Semitism in all \u2062its forms.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bState Department&#8217;s response, or rather lack thereof, further adds to the mounting concerns. While the State Department&#8217;s anti-Semitism envoy declined to comment on Bagley&#8217;s past remarks, it is crucial for the department to address these concerns transparently and \u200dthoroughly. The American public deserves clarity and confidence in the actions\u200d and statements of its diplomatic representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the silence of\u200d Ambassador Bagley also sends a troubling message to the Jewish community in Brazil and across the\u2064 region. It implies that the Biden administration may not prioritize \u200dthe safety and well-being of Jewish communities in Latin\u2063 America, which are already \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kid-rock-caught-on-camera-drinking-bud-light-months-after-shooting-up-case\/\" title=\"Kid Rock filmed drinking Bud Light despite previous shooting incident.\">facing\u200b significant challenges<\/a> and threats. It is paramount for the United States to stand in solidarity with these communities and\u2062 actively work towards combating anti-Semitism.<\/p>\n<p>Advocacy groups,\u200c such as the\u200d Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, have also expressed their concerns over Ambassador Bagley&#8217;s silence. They argue that her inaction undermines the United States&#8217; credibility\u200c and influence in combating anti-Semitism globally.\u2062 It is essential \u2063for the Biden administration to reassess its approach and ensure \u200bthat its \u2062diplomatic representatives actively promote tolerance, respect, and understanding in their host countries.<\/p>\n<p>The fight against anti-Semitism requires consistent and resolute action. It demands that leaders, diplomats, and lawmakers speak out against \u200dhate speech, challenge stereotypes, and foster dialogue and\u200b understanding. \u200dAmbassador Bagley&#8217;s silence on anti-Semitic comments made by Brazilian President\u2062 Lula raises significant concerns regarding the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment\u200d to this cause. \u2064It is imperative for the United States \u200cto reaffirm \u2064its dedication to combating\u200d anti-Semitism in Latin America and across the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US ambassador&#8217;s silence on anti-Semitic remarks by Brazil&#8217;s far-left president raises concerns on Capitol Hill. The Biden administration&#8217;s failure to address Latin America&#8217;s growing anti-Semitism is worrying. 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