Republicans urged to condemn antisemitism from Kanye West and other supporters

Herschel Walker at a rally in Ringgold, Georgia, on Monday. He was endorsed by Kanye West last week. Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA

After a wave of antisemitic comments as the 8 November midterm elections loom, Jewish politicians and leaders are calling on Republican candidates to condemn such remarks made, in many cases, by high-profile supporters and associates.

A recent example centered on Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, who faced criticism for not condemning support he received from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, the Washington Post reported on Monday.