Griffin-Accurso has been targeted by Jewish advocacy groups over her rhetoric in support of Gazan children. In April, the advocacy group StopAntisemitism labeled Griffin-Accurso its “Antisemite of the Week,” apparently for having the temerity to repeatedly suggest that children shouldn’t starve to death or have their limbs blown off.

Elmo’s social media account on X was compromised by hackers Sunday. The bad actors posted antisemitic comments and demanded the release of the Epstein files. As of Monday morning, Sesame Workshop had regained control of the account.

Just days after Elmo's official account on X (formerly known as Twitter) was hacked, resulting in posts calling for the death of Jews and the