The APA’s Quiet Response to Antisemitism, Overreactions to Musk’s Cuts, and More Commentary

Focusing on Hate: The APA’s Indifference to Antisemitism

“Over 3,500 mental health experts have addressed a letter” urging “the president and board of the American Psychological Association” to confront anti-Jewish hatred within the APA, reports Sally Satel for The Free Press. The correspondence highlights that “Jewish members of the APA have faced harassment, marginalization, and silencing on community forums even for simply attempting to counter antisemitic discourse.” It criticizes the APA for not taking substantial action or providing significant responses to reports of antisemitism. Satel emphasizes that “the organization has been prompt to advocate for other marginalized groups,” but remains silent on issues affecting Jews. The letter cautions that this “poses serious consequences for… the welfare of Jewish patients and mental health professionals and undermines the integrity of the psychological field as a whole.”

Media Review: Hysteria Surrounding Musk’s Reductions

The media’s reaction to Elon Musk’s efficiency measures is merely “hysteria,” asserts USA Today’s Ingrid Jacques. A prime example: The Washington Post reported that Yosemite’s sole locksmith was let go during National Park service layoffs, potentially trapping visitors in restrooms. Really? Instead of illustrating “the detrimental impact of Trump and Musk’s cuts,” this showed “the inefficient operation of the national park. Why would you have just one person with access to the keys? That’s ridiculous.” The press overlooks the reality that “the majority of Americans back what DOGE is doing.” A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll revealed that Trump’s approval rating is at 52%, with one action resonating most with voters: “Reducing government spending.”

Conservative Perspective: Anti-DOGE Demonstrations = Astroturf

“Groups funded by George Soros, such as Indivisible and MoveOn, were at the forefront” of anti-Elon Musk protests at GOP “town halls and district offices that received extensive media attention,” writes Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon. “While local news highlighted Indivisible’s role in the protests,” major outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, and CBS did not. However, prior to these events, “the Associated Press reported on plans by Indivisible and MoveOn to host these rallies.” An Arizona swing-district focus group “found that 8 out of 11 participants were in favor of ‘Musk’s initiatives within the administration’”; several, Axios noted, stated “that government agencies could be reduced or eliminated without compromising essential services.”

Poll Findings: Troubling News for Democrats

Just as Democrats were celebrating some polls reflecting a decline in Trump’s popularity, a new Harvard-Harris survey presents “almost uniformly positive news for the Trump administration and nearly uniformly negative news for Democrats,” observes Byron York of the Washington Examiner. It’s an outlier that indicates increased approval for the president, “52% approve, 43% disapprove,” likely because it adjusts its sample to accurately reflect the revised electorate. In contrast to previous trends where Republicans lagged in party affiliation, the current close margin, with 46% identifying as GOP and 45% as Democratic, “signals a significant change.” The poll also reveals solid support for Trump on key issues such as deporting criminal illegal migrants, government recognition of only two genders, and the implementation of “reciprocal tariffs.” Notably, 33% “of Democrats disapprove of their own party.”

Veteran Insights: Strategies to Attract Military Recruits

“Regarding military recruitment, President Biden has left behind a severe challenge for President Trump,” lamented Mike Gallagher in The Wall Street Journal. Addressing this issue is now “as crucial as securing our borders.” To effectively attract recruits, “the president and defense secretary must fundamentally reassess how the military appeals to young Americans.” Rather than emphasizing the benefits of joining, “why not initiate a campaign portraying military service as the utmost manifestation of national duty and personal integrity?” It’s essential to be transparent: “War is brutal. Those who volunteer may be required to endure combat and sacrifice. Prepare for inadequate food, sleepless nights, and prolonged deployments. Yet, the rewards of heeding the call, serving your country honorably, and defending against threats to America are immeasurable.”

— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board