JTA — US Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer are introducing a new bipartisan House resolution to condemn far-left streamer Hasan Piker and far-right podcaster Candace Owens for spreading antisemitism.

Piker condemned the move in a statement to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, saying that the congressmen were “making antisemitism worse” — an allegation he has leveled frequently against antisemitism watchdogs who have criticized him.

“They are once again conflating legitimate critics of Israel with actual antisemites,” Piker said. “They would rather complain about fake antisemitism in defense of Israel than call out the real sources of Jew hatred with a full chest. I have spent my entire career combating all forms of bigotry including antisemitism and will continue to do so in spite [of] this cynical ploy to satisfy donors.”

The resolution by Lawler, a New York Republican, and Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, states that it is “condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.” Early draft language was published by Jewish Insider.

It states that Piker “has often used antisemitic rhetoric, including expressing support for Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization,” and........

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