Aamir Mufti, a professor of Comparative Literature at UCLA and Johns Hopkins, has built a career on spreading extremist propaganda, normalizing antisemitic rhetoric, and using his academic position to push for radical boycotts and anti-Western ideologies. His history of supporting hate-fueled academic boycotts, shielding terrorist organizations from criticism, and associating with disgraced figures known for inciting violence makes him a dangerous influence on students.
A Consistent Pattern of Defending Extremism
đź”´ Defending Hamas While Ignoring Terrorism
- In November 2023, Mufti signed a letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, labeling Israel’s self-defense against Hamas as “draconian collective punishment”—conveniently failing to mention Hamas, its massacre of civilians, or its decades of terrorism. This is a common tactic used by extremists to whitewash terrorism and demonize Israel’s right to exist.
- In 2021, he openly supported radical pro-Palestinian organizations in the U.S., many of which are known for glorifying violence and supporting extremist causes.
Long-Standing Antisemitic Activism
📢 A Leader in the Anti-Jewish Academic Boycott Movement
Mufti has spent over a decade weaponizing academia to push for boycotts against Jewish institutions, with repeated calls to shut down academic cooperation with Israeli universities.
- In 2016, he issued a letter supporting a boycott of Israeli academic institutions, referring to Israel as “neo-fascist” and a “violent colonial settlement project”—directly echoing Hamas propaganda that calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.
- In 2015, he openly stated on Facebook that Israel needs to be boycotted entirely, exposing his true agenda: not just criticizing policy, but erasing Jewish self-determination altogether.
- In 2014, he urged scholars from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to cut ties with Israeli universities and later defended this extremist stance in an interview with a UCLA student news outlet.
Support for Known Antisemites
đź“Ś Backing a Professor Who Advocated for Kidnapping & Killing Israelis
- In 2014, Mufti signed a petition in support of Steven Salaita, a disgraced professor who was fired after he called for the abduction and murder of Israeli civilians living in the West Bank.
- Rather than condemning Salaita’s violent rhetoric and incitement, Mufti rushed to his defense, exposing his own tolerance for extremism and hate.
A Dangerous Voice in Academia
Aamir Mufti is not an educator—he is an agitator who uses his position to radicalize students, promote antisemitic ideologies, and shield terrorist groups from criticism. His calls for boycotts, whitewashing of extremist violence, and active role in pushing hate-filled academic policies make him a dangerous influence who should have no place in any educational institution.
