Caroline Downey

As antisemitic conspiracy theories gain traction among disaffected young men in fringe online spaces, why are classic isolationist tropes blaming Jewish influence for American foreign policy decisions suddenly re-emerging on the digital Right? Caroline breaks down the resurgence of scapegoating in online political discourse, exposing how bad actors hijack valid concerns over foreign intervention to push toxic antisemitic tropes. Unpacking the dangerous convergence of online nihilism, conspiratorial thinking, and historical revisionism, Caroline examines why media figures and political leaders must challenge these destructive narratives with moral clarity and intellectual rigor. What does the spread of these foreign policy myths reveal about the vulnerability of young men to radicalization in hyper-polarized echo chambers? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!