Kanye West's latest antisemitic statements on X (formerly Twitter) have prompted widespread condemnation and calls for his removal from the platform. David Schwimmer, star of "Friends," has specifically urged platform owner Elon Musk to take action.

Photo Credit: Kanye West by Jason Persse / CC by 2.0

West's recent posts included declarations like "I'm a Nazi" and "I love Hitler," along with a refusal to apologize for previous antisemitic remarks. Schwimmer highlighted that West's 32.7 million followers on X represent twice the global Jewish population, emphasizing the potential impact of such hate speech.

The Anti-Defamation League's CEO, Jonathan A. Greenblatt, condemned West's statements as "a sad attempt for attention that uses Jews as a scapegoat," warning about the real-world consequences of such rhetoric.

The American Jewish Committee expressed concern about the dangerous influence these statements could have on West's millions of followers, particularly noting the current rise in global antisemitism.

Several other public figures have joined in condemning West's behavior:

• Meghan McCain described West as "a truly demonic person"
• Piers Morgan questioned Musk's continued allowance of West on the platform
• Various entertainment industry figures have called for broader action against such hatred

Despite these protests, observers note that the response to West's latest antisemitic statements appears less vigorous than to his previous controversial remarks.

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