Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Link Jewish Community to Transgender Movement, Fueling Broader Hate

Recent observations highlight the escalating trend of antisemitic conspiracy theories that falsely link the Jewish community to the transgender movement, portraying it as a deliberate effort to undermine societal norms. Social commentator Wesley Yang noted on social media, "> A lot of anti-semites claim that transgenderism is a Jewish conspiracy. It was only a matter of time until someone claimed that transphobia is a Jewish conspiracy," drawing attention to the evolving nature of these hateful narratives. This progression underscores a documented convergence of antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ+ extremism.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has extensively documented how extremists and antisemitic conspiracy theorists propagate dangerous falsehoods about LGBTQ+ individuals, often claiming a "Jewish role" in promoting a so-called "LGBTQ+ agenda." These theories suggest Jewish people aim to cause the downfall of Christian or Western society by promoting "sexual immorality" and popularizing "perversions" through alleged control of media, entertainment, academia, and government. This narrative often intertwines with the "white genocide" conspiracy theory, which posits that Jewish individuals are orchestrating a reduction in white birth rates.

Examples of this convergence include the targeting of institutions and individuals. Boston Children's Hospital, for instance, faced antisemitic conspiracy theories, harassment, and threats over its gender-affirming care program, with false claims circulating that it performed gender reassignment surgery on minors. Prominent Jewish figures, such as transgender investor Jennifer Pritzker and philanthropist George Soros, are frequently at the center of these conspiracy theories, accused of funding LGBTQ+ causes as part of a larger "transgender-industrial complex."

The ADL emphasizes that these narratives draw on and reinforce long-standing antisemitic tropes about Jewish sexual "deviance" and immorality. White supremacists and extremist religious groups alike have used these claims to justify their bigotry, accusing Jews of "subverting" America through the "Gay Agenda/Gay Marriage" and other means. This dangerous confluence of antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ+ hate is perpetuated by a wide range of extremist and conspiratorial groups, highlighting the urgent need to combat both forms of prejudice.