[CLSTR]
< Back to all clusters
[CULTURE] · United States · 6 sources

started · updated

Part of situation: Protests against Jerry Seinfeld over Israel support (4 clusters)

Jerry Seinfeld responds to protesters during Chicago stand-up

Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy pro-Palestinian protesters Chicago heckling

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters during a stand-up performance at the Chicago Theatre. The demonstrators shouted accusations regarding the conflict in Gaza, with one attendee alleging that American taxpayer money is being used to fund genocide.

Seinfeld responded to the hecklers with sarcasm, mockingly stating, “Yes, I am a racist. It is a genocide, I am into it.” He also joked that he would determine the cost of the protesters' tickets and send the funds to Israel.

The Anti-War Committee Chicago and the Chicago branch of the US Palestinian Community Network claimed responsibility for the disruption, stating that those who defend Israel's actions in Gaza will be met with opposition on Chicago stages. Security personnel removed the demonstrators from the venue as the confrontation unfolded.

Entities

Anti-War Committee Chicago · Chicago Theatre · Jerry Seinfeld · US Palestinian Community Network

Sources

Seinfeld rebate ativistas pró-palestina que protestaram em show [oantagonista.com.br]
Jerry Seinfeld declares: "I'm racist. It's a genocide. I'm into it. " [www.mediaweek.com.au]
Hasan Piker rips New York Jewish voters' shift away from Democrats, blames Israel [www.foxnews.com]
Jerry Seinfeld turns tables on radical anti-Israel agitators after chaotic Chicago stunt backfires [www.foxnews.com]
Jerry Seinfeld ironiza manifestantes pró-Palestina durante stand-up: ‘Sim, sou racista’ [veja.abril.com.br]
Jerry Seinfeld calls out radical anti-Israel hecklers after chaotic stunt backfires [nypost.com]