In a rare moment of clarity, New York's most prominent Democrats—including Governor Kathy Hochul, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Queens Borough President Donovan Mamdani—were forced to condemn disgusting "we support Hamas" chants that erupted during a protest in a Jewish neighborhood in Queens.
The chants, which openly endorsed a terrorist organization responsible for the October 7th massacre of innocent Israelis, finally crossed a line that even these far-left politicians couldn't ignore. But Patriots have to ask: where was this moral clarity over the past 15 months?
Hochul called the chants "disgusting and antisemitic," while AOC—who has spent years coddling anti-Israel extremists in her own party—suddenly discovered that supporting Hamas might be problematic. Mayor Mamdani, not to be outdone in this belated display of common sense, also joined the chorus of condemnation.
Too Little, Too Late?
While it's refreshing to see these Democrats finally acknowledge reality, this sudden moral awakening reeks of political calculation. For over a year, we've watched as the radical left has allowed anti-Semitic hatred to fester on college campuses, in the streets, and even within their own party ranks.
The timing is particularly suspicious, coming just days after President Trump's inauguration and his administration's renewed commitment to combating anti-Semitism and supporting our Israeli allies. Could it be that these politicians are finally reading the room?
"When terrorists are being openly supported in American neighborhoods, especially Jewish communities, we've crossed a dangerous line that threatens the very fabric of our society," said one local community leader.
The fact that it took blatant "we support Hamas" chants in a Jewish neighborhood for these Democrats to find their voice speaks volumes about their previous tolerance for anti-Semitic rhetoric disguised as "anti-Zionism."
Real leadership means standing against hatred from day one, not waiting until the political winds shift. Will these same Democrats now hold their progressive allies accountable for years of enabling this toxic environment?