Larry Kudlow: Gratitude to Trump and Netanyahu for Their Leadership

This holiday season is traditionally a time for joy and celebration, marked by Christmas and Hanukkah. Families gather, office parties abound, and beautiful Christmas trees and menorahs adorn homes. Santa Claus brings smiles to the faces of children and grandchildren alike. Yet, amidst this festive spirit, the news has taken a dark turn, as if evildoers are attempting to snatch happiness from civilized society.

Recent events have left many searching for answers. The tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele are unfathomable, as are the motives behind the shootings at Brown University. Such acts of violence are particularly jarring during a season meant for good cheer. However, the horrific acts of antisemitism that unfolded in Australia during a Hanukkah event are something I can address.

This mass killing, perpetrated by a father-son duo, occurred in a country that is a staunch ally of the United States, yet is currently governed by a left-wing administration led by Anthony Albanese. According to Axios, Australia has recorded over 1,600 antisemitic incidents this year alone, as reported by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Thankfully, a brave Muslim man, Ahmed al-Ahmed, intervened heroically by disarming one of the gunmen during the Bondi massacre. Tragically, however, 16 lives were lost, and nearly three dozen others were injured in the worst instance of antisemitic violence since the October 7 terror attack against Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Prime Minister Albanese directly, stating, “On August 17, about four months ago, I sent Prime Minister Albanese of Australia a letter in which I warned that the Australian government’s policy was promoting and encouraging antisemitism in Australia.” Netanyahu criticized Albanese for replacing “weakness with weakness and appeasement with more appeasement,” asserting that the Australian government failed to curb the growing antisemitism within its borders. “You let the disease spread, and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today,” he added.

It is crucial for leaders to be held accountable, including those in allied nations. There is a clear connection between enabling antisemitism and the subsequent acts of inhumane violence that follow.

Turning to the United States, the motives behind the tragic killings at Brown University remain unclear. However, it is worth noting that institutions like Brown, Columbia, and Penn have long tolerated antisemitism. The DEI movement (diversity, equity, and inclusion), which proliferated until President Donald Trump intervened, has been a significant contributor to this campus antisemitism.

President Trump has taken a firm stance against these universities, threatening to revoke their substantial federal funding and prompting several campus reforms. As a result, many institutions are beginning to reassess their policies.

Despite the challenges, the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah will continue to shine brightly across much of America. We owe a debt of gratitude to the resilience of leaders like President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for their efforts in combating these pressing issues.

This holiday season is traditionally a time for joy and celebration, marked by Christmas and Hanukkah. Families gather, office parties abound, and beautiful Christmas trees and menorahs adorn homes. Santa Claus brings smiles to the faces of children and grandchildren alike. Yet, amidst this festive spirit, the news has taken a dark turn, as if evildoers are attempting to snatch happiness from civilized society.

Recent events have left many searching for answers. The tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele are unfathomable, as are the motives behind the shootings at Brown University. Such acts of violence are particularly jarring during a season meant for good cheer. However, the horrific acts of antisemitism that unfolded in Australia during a Hanukkah event are something I can address.

This mass killing, perpetrated by a father-son duo, occurred in a country that is a staunch ally of the United States, yet is currently governed by a left-wing administration led by Anthony Albanese. According to Axios, Australia has recorded over 1,600 antisemitic incidents this year alone, as reported by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Thankfully, a brave Muslim man, Ahmed al-Ahmed, intervened heroically by disarming one of the gunmen during the Bondi massacre. Tragically, however, 16 lives were lost, and nearly three dozen others were injured in the worst instance of antisemitic violence since the October 7 terror attack against Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Prime Minister Albanese directly, stating, “On August 17, about four months ago, I sent Prime Minister Albanese of Australia a letter in which I warned that the Australian government’s policy was promoting and encouraging antisemitism in Australia.” Netanyahu criticized Albanese for replacing “weakness with weakness and appeasement with more appeasement,” asserting that the Australian government failed to curb the growing antisemitism within its borders. “You let the disease spread, and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today,” he added.

It is crucial for leaders to be held accountable, including those in allied nations. There is a clear connection between enabling antisemitism and the subsequent acts of inhumane violence that follow.

Turning to the United States, the motives behind the tragic killings at Brown University remain unclear. However, it is worth noting that institutions like Brown, Columbia, and Penn have long tolerated antisemitism. The DEI movement (diversity, equity, and inclusion), which proliferated until President Donald Trump intervened, has been a significant contributor to this campus antisemitism.

President Trump has taken a firm stance against these universities, threatening to revoke their substantial federal funding and prompting several campus reforms. As a result, many institutions are beginning to reassess their policies.

Despite the challenges, the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah will continue to shine brightly across much of America. We owe a debt of gratitude to the resilience of leaders like President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for their efforts in combating these pressing issues.