Jerry Seinfeld Compares ‘Free Palestine’ Movement to KKK at Duke Event for Former Hamas Hostage
Seinfeld's remarks at Duke University compared pro-Palestinian protesters to the Ku Klux Klan, sparking controversy and criticism from students and political figures.
- Jerry Seinfeld compared supporters of the 'Free Palestine' movement to the Ku Klux Klan during a surprise event at Duke University on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
- Seinfeld made these remarks at a Duke event largely organized by the university's Chabad chapter, centering on former Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov and current Gaza hostages.
- He stated that the slogan 'Free Palestine' serves to mask antisemitism and controversially added that the Ku Klux Klan is more honest because they openly express hatred.
- Duke University said it does not preview invited speakers' remarks and that invitations do not imply endorsement, while Chabad and the university disavowed responsibility for Seinfeld's statements.
- The event highlighted the plight of more than 40 hostages still held in Gaza and sparked both criticism and support for Seinfeld's condemnation of antisemitism linked to the slogan 'Free Palestine.
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Jerry Seinfeld Compares "Free Palestine" Movement To Ku Klux Klan
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