Lawler: Schumer, Dems Staying Quiet on Campus Antisemitism for Votes [Watch]

New York Rep. Mike Lawler blasted Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats for staying quiet on the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses all across the country.

Lawler says they are silent to save votes.

“In 2016, when [former President] Donald Trump won, he won by 80,000 votes in three states,” Lawler told “Wake Up America” during an in-studio appearance. “When he lost in 2020, he lost by 40,000 votes in three states. So, you’re talking about an election that will be determined by a handful of votes in a handful of states.

“I think this is why Democrats are freaking out with respect to these protests and why they are not cracking down on the rampant antisemitism.”

“I mean, look at Chuck Schumer,” he continued. “Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader from New York, the highest-ranking Jewish official in America. It’s often said the most dangerous place in America is between Chuck Schumer and a microphone and yet he has been utterly silent about these protests.

“Why? Because they’re concerned about the electoral impact in Michigan, in Minnesota, what it will do both to Biden and to the Senate majority and the House majority.”

“You see the unrest that is happening, and it’s part of the reason why they are trying so desperately to go after [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and why they are trying to placate these people — because they’re concerned about the impact electorally,” he said.

“They talk about protecting democracy, they talk about not having foreign governments interfere and what did [Schumer] do just a month ago?” he continued. “He called for a regime change in Israel. Israel is under siege. They were attacked by a terrorist organization. They’re trying to defend themselves, and Chuck Schumer is calling for regime change because he’s worried about Michigan and Minnesota.”

Watch the clip below:

I would hope that all of my colleagues support my Antisemitism Awareness Act so that we can send a strong message to the antisemitic bullies who are harassing and intimidating Jewish students across this country. pic.twitter.com/Ezj1fp7aRB

— Congressman Mike Lawler (@RepMikeLawler) April 29, 2024