Chuck Schumer accuses Trump of anti-Semitism, while he himself undermines Jewish safety.

Chuck Schumer, the top-ranking Jewish politician in America, often jokes with Jewish audiences that his name means “guardian” in Hebrew, and his job is to protect the Jews.

Despite the grammatical inaccuracy of his joke, some may have forgiven Schumer for this playful remark. However, his recent actions have shown a betrayal of the Jewish people. Reports revealed that Schumer advised Columbia University’s former president, Minouche Shafik, to ignore issues of campus antisemitism, including incidents of Jewish students being assaulted by individuals waving Hamas and Hezbollah flags.

A comprehensive 300-page report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce detailed this interaction, based on extensive interviews and document reviews. Shafik’s correspondence with the board of trustees indicated that Schumer’s advice to her was to keep a low profile on political issues, claiming that problems were only among Republicans.

While Schumer’s spokesperson denied the validity of the report, the lack of action from Schumer in addressing campus antisemitism raises concerns. His reluctance to support bipartisan efforts, like the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which aims to combat Jew-hatred, suggests a political motivation over a genuine concern for Jewish safety.

In a time when antisemitic incidents are on the rise, Schumer’s actions, or lack thereof, are especially troubling. His decision to prioritize political interests over combating antisemitism is a disservice to the Jewish community he claims to protect.

As Schumer prepares to release a new book on antisemitism, his actions speak louder than his words. If we truly want to fight antisemitism in America, it may be best to look elsewhere for guidance and support.

Liel Leibovitz is editor at large for Tablet and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute.