'Real Housewives' alum Siggy Flicker appointed to Holocaust museum board by Donald Trump

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08-05-2025

'Real Housewives' alum Siggy Flicker appointed to Holocaust museum board by Donald Trump
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Reality-television personality Siggy Flicker, whose stepson was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to oversee the nation's Holocaust memorial.
Flicker, who previously starred on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was handpicked by President Trump alongside 11 other individuals to serve on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's board of trustees, the museum announced on May 5.
"President Trump… Thank you for the privilege (and) honor to represent and NEVER FORGET," Flicker wrote in a May 5 Instagram post following the announcement.
Recognized as the official U.S. memorial to the Holocaust, the Washington, D.C., museum aims to combat antisemitism through a series of exhibitions, leadership training programs, educational outreach and Holocaust commemorations, according to its official website.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Council, which consists of 55 members appointed by the president, was established by Congress in 1980 to raise private funds for the museum, per the organization's website. In addition to the presidential appointees, five members from both the Senate and House of Representatives as well as three ex-officio members from the Departments of Education, Interior, and State serve.
According to the museum, council members appointed by the president serve for a five-year term, with 11 members' terms expiring each year.
Trump shared his satisfaction with the new council members in a May 6 post on Truth Social, writing, "They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we, NEVER FORGET. Congratulations to all!"
Flicker, 57, was born in Israel to Jewish parents. Her father, Mordecai Paldiel, escaped Nazi-occupied Belgium when he was 3 years old. The TV personality has been vocal in her support of Israel on social media.
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Siggy Flicker's son arrested following Jan. 6 Capitol riots
Flicker's stepson Tyler Campanella, whom she shares with husband Michael Campanella, was arrested in April 2024 on five misdemeanor charges in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to NBC News and News12 Long Island.
In a now-deleted social media post, Flicker shared photos that appeared to be taken from inside the Capitol along with the caption, "I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you," per NBC. Additionally, court documents stated Tyler's phone was traced to the Capitol's interior the day of the attack.
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According to Law & Crime, Tyler pleaded not guilty to charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building. As of July 2024, the man remained released on his personal recognizance.
Flicker is an ardent supporter of President Trump. In December 2024, the "Real Housewives" alum shared a photo of herself and Trump posing at an event on Instagram. "Happy new year from the greatest president in the history of America," she wrote.