Ky. Political Candidate Denies Anti-Semitism and ‘White Genocide’ as Online Chat Leaks.

Ky. political Candidate Denies Anti-Semitism:

Due to comments made in an online discussion seven years ago that some claim is anti-Semitic, a local candidate for state representative is currently facing criticism.
A 2017 Facebook post by TJ Roberts is at the heart of the dispute. He is presently vying for the Kentucky House seat representing the majority of Boone County, District 66. At the moment, he was overseeing a Facebook community.
Additionally, it appears that Roberts put three paragraph marks around several terms in this discussion, which many believe to be a code for Jews.
Roberts revealed that he is a quarter Jewish before declaring, “Quite frankly, I’m sick of them promoting white genocide,” adding that he is a devout Christian.

He did not use the paragraph markers in that particular communication. However, Roberts vehemently disputes accusations that he is anti-Semitic, claiming that his previous remark was not directed at Jews. A conspiracy theory known as “white genocide” is advanced by certain white supremacists, according to which Jews and other minorities are attempting to supplant White people with immigrants and people of different races.
Nor did he specify who he meant by “them.” The second discussion participant then remarks, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Jew admit white genocide. You are among the decent people.
For the conversation, Roberts doesn’t elaborate on his remarks. Late last week, the Southern Poverty Law Center broke the story for the first time and sent Local 12 a screenshot of the conversation.

Roberts turned down requests for an interview, but he told Local 12 in a statement that he recalls the online conversation’s context and that the SPLC’s account is untrue:
“The Southern Poverty Law Center is a known group that has caused horrifying acts of violence against innocent people via its misleading reports and intentional misrepresentations. This tale is hardly an exception. It is rife with fabrications, errors, and plain falsehoods. I have and will continue to fight for everyone’s liberty and justice. Apart from its legal warfare against conservatives and supporters of President Trump, the SPLC has nothing to do with the South, poverty, or the law.

“I do recall the details of the discussion they are referring to. I can affirm that I have never advocated for white genocide and that I have never thought that Jews or the Jewish community do so. It should go without saying, but just to be clear, I oppose anti-Semitism and white nationalism in all of its manifestations. I have always done it out of love for my neighbor,” Roberts remarked. “My attackers are aware that I cannot sue them into oblivion because I am a candidate for office, which is the only reason these phony smear campaigns are occurring right now.”

Roberts’ Statement:

The reason Roberts failed to communicate his intended intention to the other conversation participant is not made clear by his comments. The organization SPLC keeps tabs on hate crimes and prejudice around the country. Local 12 has not been able to independently confirm whether the screen grabs, which the SPLC claims are from an unidentified source, are legitimate.
However, Roberts’ response suggests that although he believes his remarks have been misinterpreted, he does remember the discussion. Ed Massey, who has served two terms and is attempting to reclaim the seat he lost two years ago, is his opponent in the May primary. He declared that he didn’t accept Roberts’ justification.
“I believe his remarks were offensive to the Jewish community,” Massey declared. Though he can’t repair the harm he’s caused, Massey said, “he can use this experience, hopefully, to learn from his mistake.”

The Kentucky Jewish Council requested Roberts to provide an explanation or extend an apology, stating on X that it was “extremely concerned by the reports of hateful anti-Semitic comments.”
Chet Hand, the chairman of the Boone County Republican Party, has backed Roberts. Requests for comment from him were met with silence. Roberts was also supported by US Representative Thomas Massie (R) of Kentucky, who represents Northern Kentucky.
Massie states, “I have doubled my support for TJ in light of this flimsy political hit piece from this notoriously misleading organization,” in a statement issued by his campaign.

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