A former Actual Housewife whose tagline was “some people think I’m too much, they’re absolutely right” is formally a board member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
In a submit on his Reality Social web site Monday, President Donald Trump introduced 5 appointees to the board, and one was “Real Housewives of New Jersey” Season 7 and eight alum Sigalit “Siggy” Flicker. The Israeli-born former matchmaker is a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Membership and has a connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
“They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we, NEVER FORGET,” Trump wrote in his announcement.
“President Trump… Thank you for the privilege & honor to represent and NEVER FORGET!” Flicker wrote on Instagram in response to Trump’s announcement.
Trump’s 5 appointees, together with different beforehand introduced members, will change these appointed by President Joe Biden, who have been fired by Trump on April 29. The abrupt elimination of Biden’s appointees — who have been nixed earlier than their phrases expired, with most being on the board for simply weeks, per The Washington Put up — is a transfer that critics say introduces politics into an important establishment that till now has remained nonpartisan.
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“At a time of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial and distortion, we should be uniting to preserve historical truth,” the Anti-Defamation League stated in an announcement final week. “The Holocaust Museum is not just a monument to the past, it is a warning to the present. We must ensure it remains nonpartisan and committed to its core mission of ensuring that Never Again stands true.”
Flicker is something however nonpartisan.
Her stepson, Tyler Campanella, was arrested in April 2024 and charged with 5 misdemeanors in reference to the Jan. 6 revolt, which Flicker appeared to help, based on court docket paperwork obtained by NBC Information.
Based on an FBI affidavit, the previous actuality TV star posted photographs that Campanella shot from contained in the Capitol on Jan. 6 to social media, together with the caption: “I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you.” Her submit additionally included praying fingers, hearts and American flag emojis and the “Stop the Steal” hashtag, based on a picture of the submit included within the FBI affidavit and revealed by NBC Information.
Campanella pleaded not responsible to the fees final yr, and the case was dismissed when Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters.
Flicker additionally advised The Washington Put up in 2024 that she goes to Mar-a-Lago three or 4 instances every week so as to escape “jihadis” and “criminals” and be in a spot that resembles “what America used to be.”
