Joe Rogan’s Comment About Jews And Money Draws Sharp Rebuke
Joe Rogan’s recent crack involving Jews and money reinforced “dangerous” antisemitic tropes, according to leaders from prominent Jewish groups. Rogan said Feb. 4 on his hugely popular podcast that “the idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous. That’s like saying Italians aren’t into pizza.” (Watch the video below.) Advertisement The statement drew widespread condemnation when it went viral this week. “[Y]ou invoke the same tropes that have been used to persecute Jews for centuries. With an audience of millions, it’s dangerous to be so flippant in trafficking in antisemitic stereotypes,” tweeted American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch,… Read Full Article
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