Former U. S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about American Jews “uniting” over Israel “before it’s too late” are sectarian and stoke anti-Semitism, the Jewish teams said.
“No president has done more for Israel than I have. Surprisingly, however, our glorious evangelicals appreciate this far more than other people of Jewish faith, especially those living in America,” Trump wrote on his social network Truth. Social. Platform on October 16.
“Those who live in Israel, however, that’s another story: the highest pass score in the world, can easily be PM!”Jews will have to unite and appreciate what they have in Israel before it gets too much. late!”
Newsweek reached out to Israel’s Foreign Ministry for comment.
It’s unclear what Trump’s message is.
American Jews are more likely to vote Democratic, with more than three-quarters of those who voted in 2020 voting for Trump’s Joe Biden.
A spokesman for the American Jewish Congress told Newsweek, “American Jews are Americans’ foundation for the Jewish state; I wonder if this fact is false in itself and, in fact, does not help Israel. For decades, the Jewish network has worked to build strong bipartisan coalitions. Israel in Congress, and we will continue to do so. “
“Moreover, Donald Trump’s comments further reduce the breadth that the U. S. -Israel relationship has in our country and marginalize the majority of Americans who, despite their political affiliations, protect Israel’s security, while simultaneously detecting their need and their right to exist.
“Statements like this, especially when they come from a former president, drive a wedge between those Israel, and are counterproductive to U. S. -Israel relations. Forced to cope. We will have to lead by example.
A spokesman for the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), which describes itself as a progressive pro-Israel organization, Trump’s comments are “shameless anti-Semitism. “
“Their risk to American Jews and their continued use of the anti-Semitic trope of dual loyalty fuel hatred against Jews. We will take a chance through Donald Trump and American Jews will reject the bigotry of the Republican Party in November,” the spokesperson told Newsweek, referring to biases.
JDCA Executive Director Halie Soifer added, “American Jews ‘gathered’ in 2020, when 77% supported Biden. That may not replace because Jews see the Trump and MAGA candidates as extremist-aligned threats to our security, democracy, and values, as manifested in this anti-Semitic tirade. It has nothing to do with Israel.
During his tenure, Trump presented himself as Israel’s unconditional best friend, supporting policies such as identifying Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and his management negotiated agreements normalizing Israel with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles said on Twitter that American Jews would not be divided by Trump’s comments.
“We will not be used as pawns based on our criticism of Israel or any other issue. We don’t want the former president to teach us a lesson or describe our strategy for the U. S. -Israel relationship. Our emotions will continue to be shaped through our shared Jewish values and the preservation of Israel’s security. “
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The American Jewish Committee added: “Support for the Jewish state never grants American Jews a license to lecture without being married, nor does it grant them the right to make unfounded judgments about the ties between American Jews and Israel. And to be clear, those links are and lasting. “
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday that Trump’s comments were “anti-Semitic . . . and insulting to both Jews and our Israeli allies. The numbers. “
This is the first time Trump has criticized American Jews. In an interview with CNBC in December last year, he said Jews in the United States either like Israel or care.
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