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Bexar County leaders denounce Ye’s previous antisemitic comments ahead of July 4 concert
By Christian Riley Dutcher, Daniela Ibarra, Matthew Craig at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 22, 2026
· 7 min read
City and county leaders have joined San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in denouncing previous antisemitic comments made by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of a planned concert on July 4 at the Alamodome.More than 60,000 people are expected to be in attendance, and Ye said the concert will...
Key takeaway More than 60,000 people are expected to be in attendance, and Ye said the concert will be one of the most well-attended in the venue’s history.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The planned July 4 concert by Ye at the Alamodome has sparked a heated debate among local leaders, with many denouncing his previous antisemitic comments. As the event is expected to draw a large crowd of over 60,000 people, concerns about the message it sends to the community are valid. Bexar County leaders, including Judge Peter Sakai and Commissioner Grant Moody, have joined San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in speaking out against Ye's hateful speech. The fact that Ye has a history of apologizing for his actions only to later retract them raises questions about his sincerity. With the concert just around the corner, it will be interesting to see how the community responds and whether the event will proceed as planned. The city's decision to allow the concert to take place will likely be seen as a test of its commitment to promoting inclusivity and respect for all members of the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? City and county leaders have joined San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in denouncing previous antisemitic comments made by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of a planned concert on July 4 at the Alamodome.More than 60,000 people are expected to be in attendance, and Ye said the concert will...
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