Carrie Prejean Boller, the former Miss California turned conservative influencer, has been removed from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission after a dispute over antisemitism during a hearing on Monday.
During the hearing, Prejean Boller clashed with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, after defending right-wing commentator Candace Owens against claims of antisemitism. She argued that Owens’ statements were anti-Zionism, not antisemitism, but Dillon countered that some use anti-Zionism as a cover for antisemitism.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, the commission’s chairman, announced Wednesday that Prejean Boller was removed for hijacking the hearing for her personal agenda. “No member of the Commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda,” Patrick said.
Prejean Boller disputed the decision, claiming only President Trump has the authority to remove her. She accused Patrick of pursuing a Zionist agenda. The White House has been asked to clarify her status, while the Justice Department’s website still listed her as a member as of Thursday.
The Religious Liberty Commission, established last year, has faced criticism over its lack of diversity and a lawsuit from Interfaith Alliances. The debate over antisemitism comes amid Republican divisions on the issue, particularly regarding criticism of Israel.
