The Nexus Newsletter

The Justice Department is investigating the Open Society Foundation, George and Alex Soros’s foundation for alleged ties to “terrorism.” Vice President Vance used the term “blood libel” to attack political opponents. And a new report from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs shows Elon Musk’s X is profiting from antisemitism. All of these are part of the ongoing pattern we at Nexus have been mapping: the Trump administration and its allies are not only weaponizing accusations of antisemitism. They are engaging in antisemitism. And using it to break down democracy.

After Charlie Kirk was assassinated, conspiracy theories surged. A Jewish philanthropist was blamed by name. Israel was accused of orchestrating the killing. And the Vice President amplified it all. Meanwhile, a member of Congress mocked a Jewish colleague’s nose. A national watchdog smeared two actresses as “modern-day Nazis.” And the federal government turned over the names of 160 people as part of a sweeping antisemitism probe. Each of these moments is different. But all of them show how antisemitism is being manipulated to gain power and fuel outrage. At Nexus, we are keeping our eye on all this to ensure it doesn’t get lost in the mix. Read below to learn more.

Once again, recent events expose the dangerous reality of weaponized antisemitism accusations: while the government prosecutes universities, it employs officials with Nazi sympathies. Meanwhile, real antisemitism escalates: from death threats against synagogues to conspiracy theories spreading across political lines. The contrast couldn't be starker. Authentic antisemitism gets ignored while false accusations make headlines. That's why the Nexus Watchdog exists: to distinguish between genuine threats and political theater, keeping the whole picture in view.

From George Soros conspiracy theories about corporate AI systems quietly redrawing the boundaries of debate, the fight against antisemitism is being reshaped on multiple fronts. Add to that coordinated campaigns targeting individual students and Trump’s rhetoric weaponizing antisemitic tropes, and it is clear: we are living in a moment where emerging technologies and old hatreds collide.

The relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism remains hotly debated. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's handling of antisemitism accusations has raised concerns, and artificial intelligence is creating new complications in the fight against hate.

We know that Jews are safest under a vibrant and healthy democracy. But at the same time, it’s no secret that American democracy is under attack. We are seeing assaults on American universities, the override and systematic dismantling of key Department of Education programs, arrests of legal residents, and infringements on civil liberties and core American values.

In the past two weeks, antisemitism and its weaponization have shown up in starkly different ways. When it comes to true antisemitism, we’ve seen a Holocaust museum defaced with swastikas, and a Twitch streamer went viral for calling Jewish identity “demonic.” And we’re seeing the federal government continue to use its power to stifle dissent by weaponizing antisemitism. From Brown University to UCLA, the attack on academics continues unabated.

The same actors weaponizing antisemitism accusations to silence critics often spread or rationalize actual antisemitism within their own circles: An education official who defended Holocaust denial as "viewpoint diversity" while celebrating antisemitism settlements as political victories. White House staff who fabricate Jewish endorsements for nominees also have white nationalist ties. This overlap isn't coincidental: it exposes how antisemitism becomes both a weapon and a blind spot.

These are not symbolic debates. They are institutional shifts. They are choices about who is trusted, who is silenced, and what power is allowed to hide behind Jewish safety. There is still time to respond clearly and collectively. That starts by refusing to confuse compliance with protection, or silence with security.

For months, our expert team has been tracking antisemitism that often goes unnoticed while simultaneously calling out the growing weaponization of antisemitism accusations on social media. Drawing on our extensive experience as watchdogs in this space, we now offer you a comprehensive analysis that provides a clear understanding of the full picture in one place.