A video is circulating on social media of an antisemitic conspiracy theory being promoted at a Texas border rally.
The video shows a man, who is allegedly Michael Yon, making false claims regarding so-called “terrorists coming across the border being funded by Jewish money.” Yon was speaking at a “Take Back Our Border” convoy in Texas.
In the video posted on X, formerly Twitter, the man can be heard claiming that HIAS, a global Jewish nonprofit that works to protect refugees, is responsible for funding terrorists coming to America.
Here at the Take Our Borders Back rally, Michael Yon was just SCREAMING into the microphone about migrant terrorists being funded by Jewish money. He was sure to say “Jewish” several times. This was immediately after other speakers said they met with #txlege. Just listen. pic.twitter.com/ozdwhTN6HC
— Amanda 🐢 (@noturtlesoup17) February 2, 2024
The claims are untrue and tap into wider false conspiracy theories regarding Jewish links to terrorism schemes.
Newsweek has contacted HIAS and Michael Yon for comment via email.
The news comes as tensions continue to rise about the U.S.-Mexico border, with an ongoing standoff between the Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott over which can enforce border policies.
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