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Jerry Seinfeld mocks anti-Israel protesters after Chicago show disruption
Seinfeld ridicules activists who accused Israel of genocide during Chicago comedy show.
In brief
Seinfeld ridicules activists who accused Israel of genocide during Chicago comedy show. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld mocked protesters who called Israel a genocide during his Chicago performance, with security removing them from the venue. Originally reported by New York Post.
Seinfeld confronts anti-Israel protesters
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld turned tables on activists who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza during his Chicago performance.
“Twenty-two thousand Palestinians who are children now are killed with our taxpayer money, and you’re making jokes!”
Protesters accuse Israel of genocide
Activists shouted at Seinfeld, claiming Israel committed genocide in Gaza and that american taxpayer dollars funded civilian deaths.
“Twenty-two thousand Palestinians who are children now are killed with our taxpayer money, and you’re making jokes!”
Seinfeld mocks protesters with sarcasm
Seinfeld danced on stage, calling himself racist and joking he would send protesters’ ticket money directly to Israel.
“It’s a genocide. I’m into it.”
Security removes protesters
Security escorted demonstrators out of the auditorium after one audience member shouted, 'Rough her up!'
“Rough her up!”
Organizers claim protest message
The Anti-War Committee Chicago and US Palestinian Community Network said protesters who defend Israel’s genocide are unwelcome on chicago stages.
“Friday’s disruption sent a clear message: Those who defend Israel’s genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and throughout Palestine will be met with protest and are not welcome on Chicago’s stages without opposition.”
Seinfeld faces repeated disruptions
Seinfeld has been targeted by protests over his support for Israel since his 2024 Duke University commencement address.
“The altercation is the latest in a string of protests targeting the 72-year-old jewish comedian over his staunch defense of israel.”
Analyst explains protest tactics
Media analyst Tim Young says protesters pay top dollar to hijack comedy shows for viral attention rather than political discourse.
“They know that once they start yelling, everyone will whip their cameras out, and it is a very direct interaction and maybe one of the only direct interactions protesters get to have with celebrities and with the internet.”
Seinfeld’s past university protests
Seinfeld faced anti-Israel protests at Duke University in May 2024 and returned in September 2.025 to introduce freed Israeli hostage.
“Free palestine is, to me, just, you’re free to say you don’t like Jews. Just say you don’t like Jews.”
Here's the gist
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld mocked protesters who called Israel a genocide during his Chicago performance, with security removing them from the venue.
