Muslim journalist Asra Nomani and Sen. Ted Cruz called for a Justice Department investigation into the funding of antisemitic protests in the U.S., highlighting the rise of antisemitism in the country and the need to combat it.
Key Points
Antisemitism has become an 'industry' in the U.S.
Asra Nomani called for an investigation into the 'malign foreign influence' behind antisemitism
Nomani detailed the origin of the Pearl Project and the murder of Daniel Pearl
Sen. Ted Cruz questioned the funding of antisemitism in the U.S.
Calls for action against institutions tolerating antisemitism
Pros
Highlighting the issue of antisemitism in the U.S.
Calling for a Justice Department investigation into the funding of antisemitic protests
Cons
Potential backlash or controversy surrounding the investigation
Political implications of the statements made by Asra Nomani and Sen. Ted Cruz