OnlyFans Creator Dropped from NDP Campaign
Jessica Wetz, an OnlyFans creator active in political advocacy, was recently dismissed from the New Democratic Party (NDP) campaign following controversial remarks she made. The decision came after Wetz posted a video that the party deemed disrespectful towards the Holocaust, leading to her removal from the campaign trail.
Controversial Remarks Lead to Dismissal
In the video that led to her dismissal, Wetz appeared alongside NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, where she discussed various political issues. Dressed with a keffiyeh over her shoulders, she spoke on the need to recognize Palestine as a state and expressed her opposition to military interventions by nations that are not democratically elected by the Palestinian people. Singh responded with concerns about engaging with governments like Benjamin Netanyahu's, pointing out human rights violations.
NDP's Response to the Incident
Anne McGrath, the NDP campaign spokesperson, explained via email that the comparison of any event to the Holocaust trivializes the enormity of the genocide, which resulted in the deaths of six million Jews and millions of other victims during World War II. McGrath's statement emphasized the sensitive nature of the Holocaust and the need for respectful discourse in political campaigns.
Impact on the NDP's Engagement Strategies
Prior to the incident, Wetz was actively promoting the NDP's platform through her social media presence, encouraging other content creators to support Singh's campaign. She appeared in various promotional videos, highlighting NDP's stance on health care, and the Middle East, among other issues. However, her recent statements about the Holocaust have not only ended her involvement with the NDP but have also prompted the party to reevaluate how they engage with online influencers and content creators, aiming to ensure better alignment with their core values.
