Video of KPMG Employee Sparks Outrage

Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager, recently shared a video showing a woman verbally attacking a man, referring to him as a “Zionist pig.” This incident has prompted calls for action from KPMG, which is believed to be her employer.

The video, initially posted by the nonprofit organization StopAntisemitism, captured a heated exchange between a woman and an offscreen man at the Chelsea Piers Flatiron gym in Manhattan. StopAntisemitism identified the woman as Yuen Lee, an assurance manager at KPMG.

In the video, the man recording the exchange defended himself, stating, “You didn’t say anything about me, you called me a Zionist.” As of Thursday, the video had amassed over 2.5 million views on social media platform X.

Lee challenged the man’s reaction, saying, “You’re just recording me. I didn’t say anything about you.” She was apparently wearing a black-and-white keffiyeh, a scarf often associated with Palestinian solidarity, which has sparked controversy among some Jewish communities.

In response to a question from the man, Lee acknowledged calling him a “Zionist pig” but labeled him as a racist. The exchange turned heated as they continued to debate, with the man questioning whether his race was the reason for being labeled as such.

StopAntisemitism shared the video with the caption: “Meet Yuen Lee, an assurance manager at KPMG. Earlier today, she was filmed calling a Jewish man a ‘Zionist pig’ at Chelsea Piers Flatiron. Imagine being one of her Jewish colleagues @KPMG.”

Ackman later reposted the video and tagged KPMG, leaving a question mark, which stirred further discussions online about the incident.

Lee’s LinkedIn profile indicates that she has served as an advisory manager at KPMG US for nearly two years, following almost six years with the company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a focus on accounting from Baruch College.

Following the video’s release, many users on social media expressed their outrage, calling for KPMG to take action against Lee. Comments included concerns over how Jewish clients might feel about her remarks, with some suggesting that if KPMG didn’t act, Jewish clients might consider taking their business elsewhere.

Some responses provoked additional debate on the interpretation of the video, with users questioning the context and urging for a more nuanced understanding of the situation.

As of now, neither KPMG nor Lee have provided a comment regarding the incident.