Piers Morgan Confronts Student Who Refused Job Interview Over Jewish Ownership

British broadcaster Piers Morgan recently confronted Austin Franco, a 19-year-old Cornell University student, after Franco refused to attend a job interview upon learning the company was Jewish-owned. Franco had applied for an internship at the startup VryfID, owned by Jewish brothers Gabe and Aiden Einhorn. When invited for an interview, Franco responded via the Handshake job platform, "Not interested in working for a Jew. Thank you." Morgan challenged Franco to explain his stance, to which Franco cited negative personal experiences with Jewish students at Cornell, claiming they harassed him and fabricated stories to get him in trouble.

Franco further compared Jewish people to a group of dwarfs who mistreated him, suggesting it justified his refusal to work with them. Morgan sharply rebuked these remarks as "ridiculous" and "deeply depressing," criticizing Franco for openly expressing antisemitism despite having the privilege of attending a top university. Morgan emphasized that the issue was not just the offensive comments but Franco's refusal to retract or apologize, calling him "antisemitic and hypocritical."

The incident sparked wider attention after Gabe Einhorn shared a screenshot of Franco's message on social media to highlight rising antisemitism. Cornell University announced it had launched an investigation into the case. Franco maintained his position publicly, stating his experiences with Jewish individuals were unpleasant. Morgan warned that future employers could view the interview and question whether Franco's values align with their companies.

This confrontation highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism on college campuses and in professional settings, drawing attention to the challenges Jewish individuals face in the US today.