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August 19, 2025
News

Trump Appointee Jeff Miller Is Lobbying for Universities Undermining Trump’s Agenda.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Jeff Miller, a strategist and lobbyist appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by President Donald J. Trump, was hired by Cornell and Northwestern University to negotiate settlements over their handling of anti-Semitism and pro-Hamas agitators.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jeff Miller, investigative reporter Laura Loomer, Cornell University, Northwestern University, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: These developments occurred in 2025, in tandem with Cornell and Northwestern’s negotiations with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over anti-Semitism and federal funding.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Perhaps President Trump should remove this lobbyist from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.” – Laura Loomer

🎯IMPACT: Miller could undermine Trump’s efforts to hold universities accountable for anti-Semitism, raising questions about his appointment.

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Jeff Miller, a strategist and lobbyist with significant ties to President Donald J. Trump, has been hired by Cornell University and Northwestern University. This comes as these institutions face penalties from the Trump administration over their handling of antisemitism and pro-Hamas activities on campus.

Despite being appointed by President Trump to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and serving on the board of the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), Miller is now representing these universities in their negotiations with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Investigative reporter Laura Loomer has described the move as “a striking display of hypocrisy and a desire to monetize access to Trump for the purpose of undermining Trump.”

The Trump administration has been stringent with universities like Cornell and Northwestern, freezing substantial federal funding, among other penalties, due to accusations of fostering hostile environments for Jewish students and discriminating against Asian and white applicants. The DOJ has demanded settlements, with Columbia University recently agreeing to an over $200 million payout. Cornell and Northwestern are in talks for similar agreements.

Miller’s firm, Miller Strategies, has seen rapid growth since Trump’s reelection, representing major companies and universities which often have anti-conservative stances. His involvement with Cornell and Northwestern, institutions that have publicly clashed with Trump, is seen as a betrayal of his role in Trump’s administration, as well as a betrayal of his Jewish advocacy—a point stressed by Loomer, who is also Jewish.

“What makes Miller’s involvement particularly contentious is his Jewish identity and his role on the board of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, as well as his position on the national board of the Republican Jewish Coalition,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “These affiliations position him as a prominent figure in Jewish advocacy, making his decision to represent universities accused of failing to protect Jewish students unforgivable.”

She added that Miller is “effectively aiding anti-Trump institutions that have been criticized for enabling antisemitic environments, which is antithetical to his public commitment to combating antisemitism and preserving Holocaust memory, which is what Trump appointed him to do.”

Loomer and others are calling on President Trump to reconsider Miller’s position at the Holocaust Memorial Museum, as his actions appear to contradict the administration’s goals of holding universities accountable for antisemitism.

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July 31, 2025
Education
Politics

Another Ivy League School Bends the Knee to Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump secured a historic settlement with Brown University to restore fairness, merit, and safety in higher education.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Brown University, and state workforce development organizations.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The agreement was announced on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Congratulations to Brown University on the settlement made with the United States Government. There will be no more Anti-Semitism, or Anti-Christian, or Anti-Anything Else! Woke is officially DEAD at Brown.” — President Donald J. Trump

🎯IMPACT: The agreement ensures compliance with anti-discrimination laws and restores federal grants to Brown University.

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Another major Ivy League university has entered into a settlement agreement with the Trump White House to end unlawful racial discrimination in admissions and university programming. The settlement with Brown University will see the Ivy League institution provide the federal government with extensive data on admissions and hiring practices to ensure compliance with the Trump administration’s merit-based academic policies.

“Congratulations to Brown University on the settlement made with the United States Government. There will be no more Anti-Semitism, or Anti-Christian, or Anti-Anything Else!” President Donald J. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Thursday morning. He added, “Woke is officially DEAD at Brown. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

In another major policy coup for President Trump, Brown says it will adopt the definitions of “male” and “female,” laid out in Executive Order 14168. This will, in effect, bar biological males at Brown from competing in women’s athletics, using women’s facilities and housing, or participating in female-specific programming. Importantly, the Ivy League school also says its medical institutions will no longer perform gender reassignment surgeries on minors or prescribe puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

Additionally, the university has agreed to pay $50 million over ten years to help fund state workforce development organizations. These groups must comply with anti-discrimination laws and support regional economic growth and career opportunities.

Brown has also pledged to “improve the campus climate for Jewish students and combat anti-Semitism.” Consequently, the Trump White House will restore the university’s federal grants and reinstate its eligibility for future government funding. The settlement agreement also establishes a three-year monitoring period, ensuring Brown’s compliance.

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July 24, 2025
News

Columbia University Agrees $220m Settlement With Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Columbia University agreed to a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration and an additional $20 million payment to Jewish employees over claims of harassment and anti-Israel protests.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Columbia University, Secretary Linda McMahon, and acting University President Claire Shipman.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The settlement was announced Wednesday night, involving Columbia University in New York City.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Columbia has agreed to pay a penalty of $200 Million Dollars to the United States Government for violating Federal Law, in addition to over $20 Million to their Jewish employees who were unlawfully targeted and harassed.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Columbia must review its Middle East-related programs, eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and ensure merit-based admissions and hiring practices.

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On Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump revealed that Columbia University will pay $200 million to resolve issues stemming from its management of anti-Israel protests and other issues, with $200 million going to the federal government and $20 million compensating Jewish employees “who were unlawfully targeted and harassed.”

As previously reported by The National Pulse, Columbia had been facing far harsher punishment, including the loss of $400 million in federal grants, its tax-exempt status, and potentially its accreditation, with controversial former Jeffrey Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz said to have stepped in to negotiate a more favorable settlement.

“I am pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached a historic agreement with Columbia University. Columbia has agreed to pay a penalty of $200 Million Dollars to the United States Government for violating Federal Law, in addition to over $20 Million to their Jewish employees who were unlawfully targeted and harassed,” Trump said of the deal on Truth Social. He emphasized Columbia’s pledge to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, adopt merit-based admissions, and safeguard civil liberties.

The agreement mandates Columbia to reassess its Middle East-related programs, with the senior vice provost tasked with enhancing support for Jewish students. While denying liability, the university acknowledged that “Jewish students and faculty have experienced painful, unacceptable incidents.”

The settlement also bans DEI programs promoting race-based outcomes or quotas, enforces merit-based admissions without racial proxies, and requires detailed admissions data for compliance. Hiring must prioritize individual merit.

Interim President Claire Shipman called the settlement “an important step forward after a period of sustained federal scrutiny and institutional uncertainty,” noting it reinstates the university’s federal research partnership. This follows Columbia’s disciplinary actions against over 70 students involved in anti-Israel protests.

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July 11, 2025
Education
Politics

Columbia Strikes Deal with Trump Admin on Anti-Semitism, Racial Discrimination Allegations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Columbia University is nearing a deal with the Trump administration to compensate victims of unlawful discrimination and increase transparency in hiring and admissions.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Columbia University and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The draft agreement was first reported on Friday, July 11, 2025; Columbia University and the White House.

💬KEY QUOTE: A senior White House official told the media that the deal would “solidify reporting obligations related to foreign gifts” and ensure compensation for “victims of civil rights abuses.”

🎯IMPACT: The deal could set a precedent for other universities and increase accountability on anti-Semitism and racial discrimination issues.

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Columbia University is in the final stages of negotiations with the Trump administration on a deal addressing unlawful discrimination and anti-Semitism. The agreement would require Columbia to compensate victims and adopt measures to increase transparency in hiring and admissions processes.

Notably, The National Pulse reported on Thursday that attorney Jay Lefkowitz, known for once securing a lenient deal for sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, was hired to act as a negotiator for Columbia in its discussions with the Trump administration. Sources told The National Pulse that Lefkowitz has outplayed federal negotiators in the Trump administration and was on the verge of finalizing an agreement with the U.S. government to rescue the far-left college from financial disaster.

The university’s board of trustees convened on Sunday to discuss the draft agreement, which would also restore access to $400 million in federal grants and contracts previously frozen by the White House’s anti-Semitism task force. A senior White House official told the media that the deal would “solidify reporting obligations related to foreign gifts” and ensure compensation for “victims of civil rights abuses.”

Notably, the agreement includes provisions for public disclosure of hiring and admissions data to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action. Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, is expected to supervise compliance. The agreement also includes measures that Columbia University agreed to earlier this year, such as tightening protest rules and placing its Middle Eastern Studies department under receivership. However, it is believed that in its current form, the deal lacks systemic reforms like the consent decree pushed by the Trump White House earlier this year and a politically diverse presidential search committee tasked with replacing the school’s interim president, Claire Shipman.

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June 30, 2025
Immigration
News

82-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Illegal Alien Terror Attack.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, has died following a Molotov cocktail attack by an illegal alien against a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Karen Diamond, suspect Mohamed Soliman, and 28 other victims of the attack.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack took place on June 1, 2023, during a demonstration urging the release of Israeli hostages in front of the Boulder County Courthouse.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time.” – Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty

🎯IMPACT: Mohamed Soliman now faces multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, federal hate crimes, and over 100 state criminal charges.

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Karen Diamond, 82, has died from the severe injuries she sustained during a Molotov cocktail attack at a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado. The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office announced her death on Monday, along with additional charges against the suspect, Egyptian illegal alien Mohamed Soliman.

Soliman now faces two counts of first-degree murder related to Diamond’s death, in addition to 12 federal hate crimes and over 100 state criminal charges. “This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time,” Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. “Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community.”

The attack, described by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as an “act of terror,” occurred on June 1, 2023, in front of the Boulder County Courthouse, where Soliman allegedly disguised himself as a gardener and threw Molotov cocktails at a group called Run for Their Lives. The group had been peacefully walking weekly for nearly two years to raise awareness about hostages taken during the Hamas terror raid against Israel on October 7, 2023.

According to authorities, Soliman shouted “Free Palestine!” during the attack, which he admitted to planning for over a year. The victims, ranging in age from 25 to 88, included 13 people who were physically injured. Diamond’s death brings the number of fatalities to two. The Boulder Jewish Community described Diamond as “a cherished member of our community, someone whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her.”

Soliman faces charges including 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder, eight counts of first-degree assault, and 18 counts of attempted first-degree murder, among others. He pleaded not guilty to federal hate crimes on Friday and is scheduled to appear in state court on July 15.

Following the incident, President Donald J. Trump said, “Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland.”

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June 2, 2025
Immigration
NatSec

Colorado Terrorist is Biden-Era Illegal. Trump Responds…

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump said on Monday that anti-Semitic acts of terrorism—as occurred in Colorado over the weekend—will not be tolerated, underlining the need to deport dangerous and criminal illegal immigrants and secure the U.S border.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the alleged attacker, unlawfully resided in the U.S. after overstaying a tourist visa in 2023; President Donald Trump responded.

📍 Where & When: The attack occurred on Sunday, June 1, in Boulder, Colorado, with Trump addressing it publicly on Monday.

💬 Key Quote: “Yesterday’s horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America,” Trump stated.

⚠️ Impact: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the attack as an “act of terror,” and the suspect faces federal hate crime charges. President Trump is pointing to the attack as further evidence that the deportation of illegal immigrants is a national security matter.

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President Donald J. Trump responded Monday to an anti-Semitic attack on a Jewish community demonstration demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The attack in Boulder, Colorado, left eight people injured and is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as an “act of terror.”

Noting that the alleged attacker, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is an Egyptian illegal alien, the America First leader said the incident was further evidence for the need to deport dangerous and criminal illegal immigrants from the country.

“Yesterday’s horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland. My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible tragedy, and the Great People of Boulder, Colorado!”

Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed a tourist visa in 2023, allegedly used a “makeshift flamethrower” on the attack’s victims, while shouting “Free Palestine!” The demonstration was aimed at raising awareness about the remaining hostages held by Hamas. On Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an affidavit that revealed Soliman will face federal hate crime charges along with other criminal counts.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed Monday that Soliman is in the U.S. illegally. His B2 visa expired under Joe Biden in February 2023, and his work permit, issued after applying for asylum in 2022, expired in March. Soliman has been unlawfully present in the country since that time, officials said.

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April 22, 2025
Education
Lawfare

Harvard Launches Lawfare Suit Against Trump Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze.

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❓What Happened: Harvard University has initiated legal action against the Trump administration after a $2.2 billion grant freeze following the university’s refusal to adhere to certain conditions set by the White House.

👥 Who’s Involved: Participants include Harvard University, represented by its president, Alan M. Garber, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Cambridge, Massachusetts, with developments since last week’s White House announcement.

💬 Key Quote: “The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” said Alan M. Garber, Harvard’s president.

⚠️ Impact: The freeze could significantly affect research, according to Harvard.

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Harvard University has filed a lawsuit in response to the Trump administration’s decision to suspend $2.2 billion in grants following the university’s rejection of White House demands. The Ivy League institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, accuses the administration of overreaching, challenging its independence, and attempting to influence academic decisions by requiring it to screen foreign students for extremist views.

The conflict arose after Harvard opted not to implement measures required by the administration, which included vetting foreign students for anti-Semitism and hostility toward American values, and shutting down diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These conditions were closely linked to allegations of ideological bias and the university’s purported failure to safeguard Jewish students on campus. In response, President Alan M. Garber argued that the demands interfere with academic freedom and decision-making.

The situation escalated when the White House announced the freeze, suggesting that Harvard was not meeting the necessary conditions for receiving taxpayer money. “Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege,” remarked Harrison Fields, a White House spokesman.

Garber claims that the funding halt could jeopardize research initiatives, including studies on serious diseases like pediatric cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. He argued in court documents that the administration has not established any meaningful link between anti-Semitism concerns and the research projects put on hold—failing to take responsibility for the funding freeze by refusing the administration’s conditions.

The lawsuit comes amid a broader review by the administration into universities’ handling of anti-Semitism and other forms of extremism, with at least 60 institutions under scrutiny.

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April 9, 2025
Education
Immigration

USCIS Will Scrutinize the Social Media of Student Visa Applicants for Pro-Terrorism Views.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now screen the social media histories of visa applicants to determine any support or interaction with terrorist organizations, particularly focusing on anti-Semitic terrorism.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and visa applicants, particularly students and those seeking permanent residency. Leftist groups on college campuses are also reacting.

📍 Where & When: The new screening measures are effective immediately across the United States.

💬 Key Quote: “There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here,” stated Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.

⚠️ Impact: Hundreds of student visas have been revoked, prompting legal challenges and protests from leftist groups.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new framework for screening social media accounts of immigrants applying for specific visas and residency permissions. This move, effective immediately, is intended to identify applicants who support or engage with terrorist organizations connected to anti-Semitic activities. The new USCIS measures result from an Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump, tasking the agency with enhancing scrutiny of foreign nationals aiming to enter the United States.

USCIS’s decision aligns with the Trump administration’s effort to bar those who share views consistent with organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and others linked to anti-Semitic violence from obtaining entry into the U.S., especially on student visas. Under this new guidance, applicants for lawful permanent residency and student visas will undergo additional layers of examination.

“There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here,” said Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, the parent agency of USCIS. Notably, the Trump administration has stated that the new policy has resulted in the cancellation of numerous student visas, drawing protests from leftist groups on college campuses.

Several foreign students who’ve had their visas and permanent residency status revoked are attempting to challenge the action in court. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and “pro-Hamas” activist, successfully obtained an order from U.S. District Court Judge Jesse M. Furman last month, preventing—for now—his deportation from the United States.

Likewise, Momodou Taal, a former student of Cornell University and a dual national of the United Kingdom and the Gambia, attempted to challenge his deportation after his visa was canceled due to social media posts urging the “destruction” of the U.S. However, Taal ultimately self-deported after a federal judge denied his request for an order barring his removal from the country.

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October 15, 2024
Media
UK

Here’s Who Might Take Over Britain’s Most Iconic Right-Leaning Newspaper.

Dovid Efune, owner of The New York Sun, has entered exclusive negotiations to purchase the United Kingdom’s Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £550 million ($718 million). A former editor with the New York-based Algemeiner Journal—a Jewish news-focused publication—Efune submitted the highest bid for the newspapers last month, beating out three other bidders. A six-week due diligence period is anticipated to assess Efune’s suitability for the acquisition. The agreement would ultimately require approval from the Labour government’s Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy.

Meanwhile, current staff at the publications are worried that Efune’s staunch pro-Israel views will result in his editorial intervention in their coverage of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East following Hamas’s barbaric October 7 terrorist attacks against the Jewish state. Some Daily and Sunday Telegraph staff worry the betting process will solely focus on Efune’s financial fitness and not his religion or personal politics.

Financially, The New York Sun owner is backed by asset managers Oaktree and Hudson Bay Capital Management and the family office of U.S. hedge fund manager Michael Leffell.

Despite staff concerns, Efune has heaped praise on the British newspapers. “The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph symbolise the very best of world-class, independent journalism and a commitment to relentlessly seeking the public interest,” he said in a recent interview. “This unique institution has a storied history as a pillar of the British press, dedicated to providing readers uninhibited, clear-eyed coverage of the most consequential issues of the day.”

He added: “As a lifelong newsman—variably as reporter, columnist, editor, and now publisher—I believe strongly that these values, in general, are fundamental to the advancement of any journalistic enterprise. It’s with these principles that the Telegraph is best positioned for even greater success going forward.”

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Dovid Efune, owner of The New York Sun, has entered exclusive negotiations to purchase the United Kingdom's Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £550 million ($718 million). A former editor with the New York-based Algemeiner Journal—a Jewish news-focused publication—Efune submitted the highest bid for the newspapers last month, beating out three other bidders. A six-week due diligence period is anticipated to assess Efune's suitability for the acquisition. The agreement would ultimately require approval from the Labour government's Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy. show more
July 3, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
UK

‘Anti-Semitism’ Used as Shield by Far Left Politician. The Only Problem? He’s Not Jewish.

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is deflecting criticism of his plans to stop working after 6 PM on Fridays if he becomes Prime Minister by invoking Judaism. Sir Keir, projected to win Britain’s July 4 snap election by a large margin, has hit back at critics, saying, “I would have thought to anybody it’s blindingly obvious that a Friday night is quite important in some religions and faiths.”

Shabbat, the Jewish Day of Rest, begins at sunset on Fridays. However, unlike his wife, the Labour leader is neither religiously nor ethnically Jewish, so it not clear why criticism of his desire to avoid work on Fridays would be anti-Semitic, as his defenders claim.

The Starmer family does not even observe Shabbat at all times, with Sir Keir telling the press, “Obviously [his wife’s] dad’s side of the family is Jewish, as people will appreciate, and we use that for family prayers—not every Friday, but not infrequently.”

Sir Keir’s father is said to have been a militant atheist, while his mother was Anglican. He claims he was “brought up Church of England, loosely” and is now an atheist. There is no evidence of Jewish ancestors in his family tree.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he has not “finished at 6 PM ever” and that clocking off so early in the evening would leave him unable to do the job properly.

Sunak’s Conservative Party is branding the Labour leader ‘Sir Sleepy’ and pitching voters that they “deserve better than a part-time prime minister,” in hopes this attack line will avert what is projected to be a “massacre” at the ballot box on Thursday.

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Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is deflecting criticism of his plans to stop working after 6 PM on Fridays if he becomes Prime Minister by invoking Judaism. Sir Keir, projected to win Britain's July 4 snap election by a large margin, has hit back at critics, saying, “I would have thought to anybody it’s blindingly obvious that a Friday night is quite important in some religions and faiths.” show more