That Cornell University student who declined a job interview with a New York-based start-up because it was run by two Jewish brothers hasn’t gone away. In fact, this has become an even bigger story, and for all the wrong reasons. I’m not trying to dismiss the story because it’s terrible, but it’s now turned into something you’d see on Maury or Dr. Phil. 

In June, Austin Franco, 19, responded to an internship opportunity with a blunt and antisemitic message: “Not interested in working for a Jew.” Since then, he has doubled down on his stance. He hasn't lost his spot at the university, but he has lost something else: a place to live. His parents reportedly kicked him out, citing their inability to reconcile with their son’s hateful beliefs. They believe he has become a victim of extreme online activism, a claim Franco denies. Despite everything, his parents still love him (via NY Post):

The Cornell University student who declared he’s “not interested in working for a Jew” got tossed from his parents’ $1.75 million home in Virginia — and is now sniveling online for cash. 

Austin Franco, who went viral for declining a job interview at NYC startup VryfID for antisemitic reasons, took to X on Wednesday, declaring, “My parents are kicking me out.”

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The rising junior created a GiveSendGo campaign, which has already amassed more than $8,000 from twisted supporters — on top of the roughly $25,000 raised in a separate fundraiser. 

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“I will be kicked out of my home on August 1st. Any support you can provide would be greatly appreciated, as would any advice,” the 19-year-old whined. 

“I have reiterated that my parents do not share my views, and it seems they no longer wish to provide me with a home to live in. I know the road ahead will be difficult, but this is the path I chose.”

Franco painted himself as a martyr.

“I do not regret anything I have done. If I were to die today, I would at least know that I did so believing in myself. Thank you, and may God be with you.” 

He is a person of privilege. The 6,300-square-foot Franco family home, located in a suburb 30 miles northwest of DC, has five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms.

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“We have seen our adult son fall under the influence of extremist online content. It should go without saying that the rest of our family finds the views he has expressed morally repugnant, and he did not derive them in any way from us,” they wrote. 

Franco was recently on Piers Morgan, where he explained his reasoning, noting that it’s just a preference—like if a bunch of “midgets” treated you badly—you wouldn’t want to be around them. It was quite the segment:

Yikes, man.