House Republicans released a scathing report accusing the American Psychological Association of antisemitism and leadership failures that have alienated Jewish members and undermined the group’s standards. The investigation, led by Tim Walberg, a Michigan Republican, follows a Department of Education committee’s recommendation to curb the APA’s accrediting power. APA President **Wendi S.
Williams rejected the claims, stating the organization unequivocally condemns antisemitism and has taken steps to protect Jewish members. With nearly 200,000 members and more than 1,300 accredited training programs, the APA emphasized its commitment to inclusion. The probe began in December after emails and internal discussions surfaced following the October 7, 2023** Hamas attack, revealing members praising Hamas and using terms like “uprising” for the assault.
Critics argue the report conflates Israel criticism with antisemitism, while supporters such as Kenneth L. Marcus of the Brandeis Center hailed it as confirming long‑standing concerns. Jewish psychologists and advocacy groups celebrated the findings, and the report criticized a February APA resolution on antisemitism as diluting the term, highlighting a broader Republican push to scrutinize academia for perceived antisemitism since the 2023 House takeover.
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