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- Friends star David Schwimmer calls Kanye West a ‘deranged bigot’ after his anti-Jewish rant on X (themirror.com)
Actor David Schwimmer is speaking out against Kanye West’s recent antisemitic tirade on social media. Schwimmer directly addressed X owner Elon Musk, urging him to remove West from the platform.
Schwimmer highlighted the danger of West’s large following, noting it’s double the global Jewish population. He argued that such hateful speech incites real-world violence.
West’s latest outburst reportedly began after criticism of his wife Bianca Censori’s attire at the Grammys.
Since then, West has reportedly praised Hitler, identified as a Nazi, and promoted swastika imagery. He has also made controversial comments about slavery, the #MeToo movement, and plus-sized models.
Schwimmer pointed out that such behavior would have led to account suspension in the past. West has been banned from X before, notably for posting a swastika in December 2022.
The actor questioned whether West’s self-identification as a Nazi or the lack of widespread outrage to ban him is more concerning. Schwimmer is a vocal advocate against antisemitism.
Other celebrities have also condemned West’s behavior. Meghan McCain labeled him “demonic,” and Piers Morgan questioned Musk about West’s continued presence on X. Speculation suggests Musk’s long-standing friendship with West may be a factor.