Long Island Congressional Candidate's Social Media Likes Expose Disturbing Antisemitic Affinity

A Long Island Congressional candidate’s social media activity reeks of hate.

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Lukas Ventouras, a political hopeful from Suffolk County, has been caught giving digital thumbs up to posts from Slums of the Hamptons, an Instagram account that revels in mocking Jewish fears of rising antisemitism and ridiculing Jewish celebrities and the Israeli Defense Forces.

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This 25-year-old NYU graduate is gearing up to face off against 36-year-old Chris Gallant in the Democratic primary on June 23, aiming to represent a significant Jewish population in the First District, which spans parts of northern Suffolk County and includes Long Island’s affluent East End.

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The law student has also made headlines for demonizing Israel during debates, claiming it occupies “land stolen from Palestinians.” His official candidate account has liked numerous crude posts about Jews and perpetuated harmful antisemitic tropes.

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Outrage erupted among local residents over this insensitivity.

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“As a Jewish resident of the Hamptons, I condemn the horrible antisemitic and ugly manifestation of the anti-Jewish activities of this candidate,” stated Mitchel Agoos, who supports Republican incumbent Nick LaLota. “I condemn the remarks, behavior and manifestation of antisemitic hate pages like this.”