A Bronx ER nurse and influencer was placed on go away and is being investigated after video surfaced of him saying Jewish folks ought to “shut the f–ok up.”
“Individuals be like, ‘I’m scared to go outdoors as a result of I’m Jewish and every little thing,’” NYC Well being and Hospitals nurse Chris Hernandez mockingly stated whereas carrying scrubs and strolling by what seemed to be a hospital.
“And I simply be like ‘shut the f–ok up,” continued Hernandez, 28, who works at Metropolitan Hospital in Harlem, in line with a profile on him by his alma mater, the Swedish Institute. “The way you suppose homosexual folks felt again within the day after they weren’t even allowed to be homosexual? They hid within the closet and handled it. You’ll be alright.”
Hernandez has labored for the hospital system since 2021, in line with his LinkedIn, which was taken down after the video went viral, alongside along with his social media pages.
Hernandez had over 27,000 Instagram followers and practically 63,000 on TikTok, in line with screenshots from earlier than the profiles had been deactivated.
He was additionally in two movies, a documentary referred to as “The Stroll-On” and a brief flick referred to as “Brooklyn Boys,” in line with IMDB.
“His main focus is within the discipline of nursing and chooses to have the lifetime of performing on the aspect, the place he needs to pursue a number of exposures,” his IMDB bio says.
The video drew outrage after being shared by teams Cease Antisemitism and Jew Hate Database.
“Pay attention as ER nurse Chris Hernandez tells Jews to ‘shut the f*ck up’ and take care of the antisemitism they’re encountering,” Cease Antisemitism wrote in an X publish. “Think about the care he gives to Jewish sufferers he encounters within the emergency room.”
“This isn’t simply antisemitism,” one individual commented. “It’s homophobia and antisemitism.”
Anti-Jewish incidents skyrocketed 45% since final 12 months, in line with NYPD information, many following the Oct. 7 terrorist assault on Israel by Hamas.
NYC Well being + Hospitals stated in a Could 6 publish that it was investigating the “disturbing” feedback.
Hernandez has been on administrative go away for the reason that metropolis hospital system came upon about his publish. the company stated.
“The feedback on this video are disturbing, and this worker doesn’t characterize the values of our well being system,” a spokesperson informed The Put up. “NYC Well being + Hospitals stands for compassionate, humane care with dignity and respect for all folks.”
The viral video wasn’t the primary time Hernandez shared his controversial views on-line.
“Saying that you’re anti-Zionist isn’t antisemitic,” he stated in a Could 3 clip. “Checkmate, bitch.”
He couldn’t be reached for remark.
