President Trump has appointed “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alum Siggy Flicker to the Holocaust Memorial Council.
The former matchmaker — whose stepson was charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol — was named together with 4 others within the president’s announcement via Truth Social Tuesday.
The 5 new appointees, together with different beforehand introduced members, will exchange these appointed by President Joe Biden, who have been fired by Trump on April 29.
“They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we NEVER FORGET. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote.
Flicker, 57, responded to the announcement in a publish shared via Instagram, saying, “Thank you for the privilege & honor to represent and never forget.”
The Bravolebrity’s stepson, Tyler Campanella, was arrested in April 2024 and charged with 5 misdemeanors in reference to the notorious Jan. 6 riot on the US Capitol.
The FBI indictment cited a social media publish from Flicker’s account allegedly exhibiting her assist for Campanella’s alleged involvement within the assault, per the Washington Post.
She shared an image of Campanella contained in the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with the caption, “I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you.”
He pleaded not responsible to the costs of trespassing, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a restricted constructing.
His case was later dismissed after Trump issued pardons on his first day in workplace for these convicted or going through fees for his or her alleged participation within the riot.
The actuality star has lengthy been a vocal Trump supporter on social media. In December 2024, she shared a photograph taken at Mar-a-Lago as she rang within the new 12 months.
“Happy new year from the greatest president in the history of America ……DJT!!!!” she captioned a photo of herself posing with Trump.
Flicker — who’s a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club — advised the Washington Post final 12 months that she visits the Palm Beach, Fla., resort three or 4 instances every week.
She claimed it looks like “what America used to be” earlier than the nation was overrun with “jihadis” and “criminals.”
Flicker starred in Seasons 7 and eight of “RHONJ.” She announced her exit from the present earlier than filming for Season 8 wrapped in 2017.
Her departure got here on the heels of her feud with Margaret Josephs, who allegedly made antisemitic remarks towards Flicker throughout an argument earlier than a solid journey to Milan.
At the time, a supply advised Page Six that Flicker determined to go away after she was bullied by the cast.
“It’s a tough show with tough people,” an insider advised us. “Siggy was definitely out of her element.”
“That whole Jewish thing got to her,” the insider stated, referencing her struggle with Josephs. “This is not an afternoon school special. These girls are hardcore.”
However, a unique supply claimed the choice finally got here from the community.
“Bravo wasn’t asking her back,” the supply advised us. “No one wanted to work with her anymore. She was spiraling completely out of control, so she wasn’t going to be asked back. This was a very cordial way of mutually desisting her off the show. It’s the best thing all around.”
