Source: Fox News
Summary
Amir Makled, a trial lawyer, was selected as the Democratic Party’s nominee for the University of Michigan Board of Regents, despite sharing social media posts praising Hezbollah leaders. Makled’s candidacy was criticized by former Michigan Democratic Party head Brandon Dillon, who wrote that Makled’s social media behavior reflects “a pattern of extremism and bigotry.” Makled’s acceptance speech nodded to students involved in anti-Israel protests on campus.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Makled’s nomination sparks criticism from a former leader of the state’s Democratic Party. Dillon writes that Makled’s social media behavior reflects “a pattern of extremism and bigotry.” Makled’s acceptance speech nods to students involved in anti-Israel protests on campus. The University of Michigan was investigated for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for failing to properly address antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The words “Divest… Free Palestine” and an inverted triangle were spray-painted in red across outgoing Regent Acker’s vehicle.
Makled’s nomination is a performance of a familiar script.
Author: Evan Null
