Senate condemns white supremacy, antisemitism, and platforming of hate ideologies
This Senate Resolution aims to publicly condemn the ideologies of white supremacy, antisemitism, and hate speech, including the actions of individuals promoting these views, such as Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson. While the resolution does not introduce new criminal laws, it establishes a strong political stance intended to protect social cohesion and security by emphasizing the importance of combating hate in public life. Citizens can expect their elected officials to actively oppose extremism, influencing the overall climate of safety and tolerance in the country.
Key points
The U.S. Senate strongly condemns white supremacy, antisemitism, and Nazism, affirming the Holocaust as a historical fact (the murder of 6 million Jews).
The resolution explicitly rejects the views of Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist and Holocaust denier, and condemns Tucker Carlson's actions for providing him a public platform to spread these ideologies.
It urges all elected officials, thought leaders, and community leaders to actively reject and condemn white supremacy and antisemitism, thereby reinforcing social norms of tolerance and safety.
It underscores the importance of combating antisemitism, referencing existing executive orders and the national strategy on this matter.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_533
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]