“Anyone who is even a smidgen anti-Israel or antisemitic — we denounce it, and we expel it from the conservative movement.”

Kirk’s remarks draw a clear line, framing support for Israel and rejection of antisemitism not as optional positions, but as core principles. The statement underscores an effort to distinguish mainstream conservatism from extremist or conspiratorial elements that attempt to infiltrate political movements under the guise of activism.

The clip has gained renewed attention amid ongoing debates over antisemitism in Western politics and growing attempts to normalize hostility toward Israel across ideological lines.