House Republicans accuse psychology association of systemic antisemitism

House Republicans accused the American Psychological Association of antisemitism and threatened its accreditation.

Congressional investigators released a scathing report alleging that American Psychological Association leaders systematically appeased anti-Israel groups while dismissing discrimination concerns. The findings follow a monthslong Republican probe into internal communications following the October 2023 attacks. Lawmakers are now threatening to review the organization's accreditation status.

• The reportInvestigators examined 22 pages of public listservs and internal communications from the days following the October 7, 2023, attacks.
• The accusationLeaders allegedly minimized complaints and mocked warnings regarding discrimination against Jewish members.
• The consequenceLawmakers threatened to examine and potentially strip the organization of its official accreditation powers.

What's new · 2d agoHouse Republicans officially released the full 22-page investigative report and threatened to review the organization's accreditation.