A crowdfunding campaign for Cornell student Austin Franco, who allegedly rejected a job interview by writing 'Not interested in working for a Jew,' has raised nearly $20,000. The fundraiser is promoted by far-right streamer Miles Routledge, who has previously expressed antisemitic views, according to Israeli media reports.
A crowdfunding campaign for Cornell University student Austin Franco has raised nearly $20,000 since being promoted online, according to Israeli media. Franco is under investigation by the university after he allegedly rejected a summer internship at a Jewish-owned startup with the message: 'Not interested in working for a Jew.'
The fundraiser was promoted by British far-right influencer Miles Routledge, known online as 'Lord Miles,' who has previously said he wants to see 'another Hitler.' Cornell has confirmed it is investigating the incident, which involved Jewish startup founders Gabe and Aiden Einhorn.
As The Zioneer previously reported, the original incident prompted an online harassment campaign targeting businesses associated with the Einhorn family. The latest development — a successful fundraiser for Franco promoted by an individual with a record of antisemitic statements — adds a new dimension to the unfolding controversy. It remains unclear whether Cornell's investigation or any legal proceedings are affected by the fundraising.
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