Conservatives Condemn Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Over Gab Criticism
12 Mar 2021
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott (R), sparked controversy and condemnation from Jewish conservatives on social media after he branded the free-speech friendly social network Gab an “antisemitic platform,” a charge strongly denied by the company.
During a press conference announcing a bill reportedly aimed at fighting antisemitism in the state, Gov. Abbott said “antisemitic platforms like Gab have no place in Texas and certainly do not represent Texas values.”
Gab called the governor’s statement “despicable and false,” drawing attention to the large number of Jewish users on the platform.