An antisemitism watchdog group is calling for the Biden administration to fire a recently promoted White House official whose anti-Israel social media posts resurfaced this week.
The Biden administration is facing criticism for appointing an official with a history of anti-Israel statements to a prominent position. Tyler Cherry, who was recently promoted to associate communications director at the White House, has come under fire for social media posts he made years ago that echoed rhetoric heard on college campuses today.
One of Cherry's most controversial posts, from 2014, expressed support for the anti-Israel movement and called for an end to the occupation of Palestine. He also made anti-police comments, calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Biden Administration Under Fire for Appointing Official with Anti-Israel Views
StopAntisemitism, an antisemitism watchdog group, has called on the Biden administration to fire Cherry. The group's founder, Liora Rez, said that the administration's decision to appoint Cherry is "horrifying" and shows a lack of proper vetting.
The White House has defended Cherry's appointment, saying that his past social media posts do not reflect his current views. Cherry himself has said that the posts do not represent his current views and that he supports the Biden administration's agenda.
Biden Administration Under Fire for Appointing Official with Anti-Israel Views
However, StopAntisemitism and other critics argue that Cherry's past statements are concerning and that he should not be in a position of influence within the Biden administration. They point to the administration's track record of appointing individuals with anti-Israel views to prominent positions, such as Maher Bitar, who serves as a special assistant to the senior director for intelligence programs at the National Security Council.
The controversy over Cherry's appointment comes as the Biden administration has faced criticism for its handling of the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The administration has supplied Israel with military aid but has also been criticized for trying to dictate its military response in Gaza.
Biden Administration Under Fire for Appointing Official with Anti-Israel Views
StopAntisemitism has accused the Biden administration of forgetting the lessons learned in the fight against terrorism and pressuring Israel to withdraw from Gaza prematurely. The group argues that the administration's attempts to dictate Israel's military response are disproportionate and undermine Israel's efforts to remove Hamas terrorists from power.
The controversy over Cherry's appointment is likely to continue in the coming weeks. The Biden administration will need to decide whether to stand by its decision to appoint Cherry or to bow to pressure from critics and fire him. The administration's handling of this situation will send a message about its commitment to combating antisemitism and promoting peace in the Middle East.
Biden Administration Under Fire for Appointing Official with Anti-Israel Views
