President Trump’s Department of Justice has launched a nationwide initiative targeting antisemitic incidents through a 15-city National Awareness & Action Tour, according to the federal government. The tour, announced Monday by the DOJ’s Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, aims to apply direct federal pressure on local communities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies where antisemitism has been tolerated.
Leo Terrell, chair of the task force, will personally lead the tour, engaging Jewish communities, faith leaders, and local officials across the country. The initiative focuses on increasing reporting of antisemitic incidents by local authorities, strengthening collaboration between federal and community entities, and fostering interfaith opposition to antisemitism among Jewish, Baptist Christian, Catholic, and Muslim groups.
The DOJ also emphasized its commitment to addressing antisemitism in K-12 schools and teacher unions to ensure student safety from discrimination and harassment. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the tour demonstrates federal readiness to partner with communities in confronting antisemitic threats while upholding civil rights and public safety. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward reiterated that Jewish Americans deserve to live, work, worship, and send their children to school free from harassment, intimidation, or violence.
Terrell confirmed he submitted nominees for a DOJ Antisemitism Advisory Committee to President Trump after receiving approval from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to launch both the committee and the tour. The advisory body will provide coordinated responses to antisemitism for DOJ leadership. Terrell stressed the local focus of the initiative, noting that cities, school districts, prosecutors’ offices, and school boards have historically failed to address antisemitic conduct effectively. He called for greater Jewish American involvement in local elections to ensure officials closest to schools and community institutions confront antisemitism directly.
The tour marks a direct federal effort to hold local entities accountable for antisemitic incidents, targeting institutions the administration identifies as having neglected their responsibilities over recent years.
