A top Biden White House adviser has close ties to a church that has hosted activists and religious leaders with a history of antisemitism. Despite these troubling associations, the adviser continues to hold a senior position in the Biden administration, raising concerns about the rising tide of antisemitism in America.
In a disturbing development, it has come to light that a senior adviser in the Biden White House has close ties to a church that has hosted activists and religious leaders with a well-documented history of antisemitism. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising concerns about the growing prevalence of antisemitism in America.
The adviser in question, Reverend Thomas Bowen, serves as the senior adviser for the White House Office of Public Engagement, a role that involves interacting with community leaders and diverse perspectives. Bowen has been employed at Shiloh Baptist Church, a historic Black church in Washington, D.C., since 2002, where he has held various leadership positions, including minister of social justice.
Antisemitism in the Biden White House: A Senior Adviser's Troubling Ties
Shiloh Baptist Church, led by Reverend Doctor Wallace Charles Smith, has played host to several individuals with a history of promoting antisemitic views and rhetoric. In 2018, the church hosted the National Black Men's Convention, a five-day summit that featured speakers with a problematic past.
One of the convention's co-hosts was Malik Shabazz, a Black nationalist and former chairman of the New Black Panther Party. Shabazz has been labeled as a "racist black nationalist" by the Southern Poverty Law Center and has a long history of anti-Semitic remarks, including calling for the murder of Zionist babies in Israel.
Antisemitism in the Biden White House: A Senior Adviser's Troubling Ties
Another co-host of the convention was Minister Hashim Nzinga, who also made controversial statements about Jews, including calling them "the devil by nature" and advocating for violence against them. Leonard Jeffries, a controversial uncle of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, was also a speaker at the event and has a long history of antisemitism.
Bowen's social media is littered with praise for Rev. Smith, who has invited multiple activists with long histories of antisemitism into their church. It is unclear whether Bowen was involved with the planning for the convention or was in attendance, but an archived version of Shiloh's website lists him as one of the five "assistant pastors" at the time of the event.
Antisemitism in the Biden White House: A Senior Adviser's Troubling Ties
Bowen has not responded to requests for comment on his ties to these individuals or their antisemitic views. His continued employment in a senior position within the Biden administration has raised questions about the administration's commitment to combating antisemitism and protecting the Jewish community.
The rise of antisemitism in America is a growing concern that has been exacerbated by the spread of hate speech and discrimination online. The presence of antisemitic views within the Biden administration is a disturbing sign that must be addressed and condemned.
Antisemitism in the Biden White House: A Senior Adviser's Troubling Ties
For the sake of the Jewish community and for the sake of our nation's values, it is imperative that we take a strong stand against antisemitism and hold those who promote it accountable. The Biden administration must take immediate steps to distance itself from any individuals associated with antisemitism and send a clear message that hate has no place in our society.
