New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Tells Hannity He Is Funding Ads That Stand Against Anti-Semitism

More college campuses in America have been changed from the inside out by antisemitic extremists, and these academic institutions are turning into areas of real danger for Jewish students.

Pro-Palestinian, anti-Jewish rioters have appeared on campuses, coast-to-coast, to intimidate students and national audiences into denouncing Israel, a longtime U.S. ally.

CEO of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Fordham University Lincoln Center campus where a group had established an encampment inside a building on May 1. The occupation of the building comes a day after police raided both Columbia University and City College, arresting dozens and closing down encampments there.   (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Israel has retaliated and continues to against Hamas for its vicious attack on innocent Israelis, waking up the anti-Israel extremists to accuse the ally nation of ‘genocide’ and threaten Jewish lives within the U.S.

Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has been combatting the recent rise in antisemitism — one way Kraft's fought back is by funding ads that encourage Americans to stand up against the hatred that is terrorizing the nation, reaching from the Super Bowl to national newspapers.

NEW YORK - Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy a building where they had established an encampment at Fordham University Lincoln Center campus on May 1.    (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Kraft is releasing a full-page ad across newspapers this week, titled "Bringing Hate to Anyone. Brings More Hate to Everyone." to address the escalating anti-Israel riots. 

Part of the ad reads,

"Instead of colleges and universities teaching the core principles of free speech and debate our country was founded on, they are emboldening hate that is tearing their campuses, and our youth apart."

Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has been taking a stand against the recent increase in antisemitism. One way Kraft has fought back is by funding ads that encourage Americans to stand up against the hatred that is terrorizing the nation. These ads have been featured in national newspapers and even during the Super Bowl.

One of the most notable riots in the past week has taken over Kraft's alma mater, Columbia University. 

The riotous scenes at Columbia included a building's forced occupation by anti-Israel protesters, eventually cleared by NYPD officials on Tuesday night.

NEW YORK - Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Fordham University Lincoln Center campus where a group had established an encampment inside a building on May 1.   (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Fordham University Lincoln Center campus where a group had established an encampment inside a building on May 1.     (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Kraft joined Sean Hannity during Wednesday night primetime to discuss the terrorist tactics from pro-Palestinian activists, including Tuesday night's scene.

"I think our universities were one of our competitive advantages as a country, now I think that what's going on in America now is scaring a lot of people," Kraft told Hannity. 

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Kraft has also called for the safe return of Israeli and American citizens held hostage by Hamas, a mission that continues to slide down President Joe Biden's priority list.

He continued, "And they want to know if we're going to win this battle. I just ask people to speak up now. Universities used to be where you had critical debate and different points of view. We didn't teach hate and intimidation."

Hannity asked Kraft if he could ever draft a player with the same values as the anti-Israel rioters, and Kraft responded by crediting recent lottery pick and quarterback Drake Maye for upholding American values. 

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Revolution owner/investor Robert Kraft with family members looking for the release of loved ones in Gaza before a match between the New England Revolution and FC Cincinnati on March 17. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"We had the privilege of picking a pretty special guy at No. 3 this year. He represents the values that all of us in America hold dear."

Kraft delved into his campaign to combat antisemitism, a longstanding initiative by the Pats owner, spanning years.

"The reason I took these ads out is I want people to know that good people really care and that we should speak up and not be silent. The same way Martin Luther King did," Kraft said.

"When Robert Kraft speaks, a lot of people listen," Hannity shared.

As angry rioters wish for the destruction of Israel and the United States, Kraft acknowledged that pushing back against these antisemitic extremists is ultimately about preserving the American Dream, which uplifted every generation of Americans, and can continue to do so.

Kraft said, "Look, I'm one of the greatest beneficiaries of what America has to offer. I got a full academic scholarship to Columbia. I dreamt big dreams. I went through tough times, but it's the greatest country in the world.

"I want to keep those values alive for everyone that comes to this country. … Good people care and we just need to band together and speak up. We need empathy not hatred."

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