Genocide Scholar Mia Bloom Endorses Controversial Author Robert Spencer

Genocide scholar and founding member of the Association of Genocide Scholars, Mia Bloom, has publicly endorsed a statement by controversial anti-Muslim author Robert Spencer. In a recent tweet on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Bloom stated, "> I’m a genocide scholar & founding member of the association of genocide scholars (1994) @SpencerGuard is right ↓↓↓↓," lending her academic weight to Spencer's unspecified position. This endorsement has drawn significant attention due to Spencer's widely documented and often contentious views on Islam.

Mia Bloom is a distinguished academic holding a Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University and a Master's in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. Her extensive research and publications focus on critical topics such as terrorism, violent extremism, and genocide. She has previously held academic appointments at renowned institutions including Princeton, Cornell, Harvard, and McGill Universities.

Robert Spencer is widely recognized as the director of Jihad Watch, a prominent blog known for its critical stance on Islam, and is considered a key figure in the "counter-jihad" movement. Organizations such as the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) have described him as anti-Muslim, and his co-founded group, Stop Islamization of America, is designated as a hate group. Spencer was notably barred from entering the United Kingdom in 2013 due to concerns that his presence could incite inter-community violence.

The specific statement or view by Robert Spencer that Mia Bloom is endorsing was not detailed in her tweet, leaving the precise nature of their agreement open to interpretation. This is particularly notable given their historically divergent public profiles and past contentious interactions. Spencer's recent activities, as reported by the SPLC in May 2025, include the publication of "Muhammad: A Critical Biography" and continued involvement with organizations that promote anti-Muslim narratives, amidst a reported rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes in 2024.

The unexpected public alignment between a respected genocide scholar and a figure known for his contentious views on Islam highlights the complexities within ongoing discussions surrounding extremism, religion, and global conflicts. While Bloom's expertise lies in the academic study of genocide, Spencer's focus is largely on what he perceives as the inherent violence within Islam. The endorsement suggests a specific point of convergence on an issue deemed significant enough by Bloom to publicly support Spencer's position.