Jerusalem Post Publishes 'Hit-Piece' on Congressional Candidate Jose Vega

Article falsely accuses Vega of antisemitism and ties to 'cultlike' LaRouche movement

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Jerusalem Post published an article attacking congressional candidate Jose Vega, who is running in New York City's Bronx borough, as 'antisemitic' and linked to the 'cultlike' LaRouche movement. Vega has accused the article of misrepresenting his views by using graphics and background images from an interview he did with a social media influencer that suggested opinions contrary to what he actually expressed.

Why it matters

The Jerusalem Post article is part of a broader effort to discredit Vega, who has effectively confronted the incumbent Democrat Ritchie Torres over his unconditional support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, including the Gaza conflict. Vega has also called the Bronx district he is running in 'Gaza West' to highlight the economic devastation in both regions and the need for development programs.

The details

The lengthy Jerusalem Post article, which was picked up from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and also covered by the Times of Israel and B'nai B'rith Budapest, revisits a short interview Vega did with social media 'influencer' Erik Warsaw. Vega says Warsaw provided graphics and background images that suggested views contrary to what Vega actually expressed. The article falsely claims Vega is attacking the Bronx's Jewish community and making 'antisemitic tropes', and also slanders Lyndon LaRouche, whose movement Vega has been active in, as a Holocaust denier.

  • On Jan. 31, the Jerusalem Post published the article attacking Vega.
  • Shortly after, Vega issued a statement disputing the article's claims.

The players

Jose Vega

A congressional candidate running in New York City's Bronx borough who has been active in the Lyndon LaRouche movement.

Ritchie Torres

The incumbent Democratic congressman in the Bronx district Vega is running in, who has received Vega's criticism for his unconditional support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Lyndon LaRouche

The founder of the political movement that Vega has been active in, who the Jerusalem Post article falsely accused of being a Holocaust denier.

Erik Warsaw

A social media 'influencer' who interviewed Vega and provided graphics and background images that misrepresented Vega's views, according to Vega.

Jerusalem Post

A major Israeli newspaper that published the article attacking Vega.

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What they’re saying

“It is the product of an interview I did with influencer Erik Warsaw, which he then designed and uploaded. He provided graphics and other background images which suggested views that are in fact contrary to what I said and what I believe. They [ Jerusalem Post ] then ascribe to me what were Warsaw's additions—and then use the whole concoction to denounce me as 'antisemitic.' This is a lie and a piece of transparent sophistry.”

— Jose Vega, Congressional Candidate (votevega.nyc)

What’s next

Vega has said the full statement he issued in response to the Jerusalem Post article is available on his campaign website at votevega.nyc.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges faced by political candidates in combating misinformation and distortion of their views, especially when amplified by prominent media outlets. It underscores the importance of candidates having control over the messaging and visuals associated with their campaigns.