“Donald Trump’s comments are known to be anti-Semitic and insulting to Jews and our Israeli allies,” she said. “But let’s be clear, for years, years, Donald Trump has been allied with extremist and anti-Semitic figures. … We need to root out anti-Semitism, and it’s in its ugly head. We need to speak up. Regarding Israel, our relationship is ironclad, rooted in shared values and interests. Donald Trump clearly doesn’t understand that either.”
American Jews have long been accused of secret allegiance to Israel rather than the United States, and Trump’s post leaned toward this anti-Semitic trope, suggesting that by virtue of their religious beliefs, American Jews should show more gratitude to Israel Feelings.
In Sunday’s message, Trump also complained that “no president” has done more for Israel than he has done, but that Christian evangelicals “appreciate this more than people of the Jewish faith, especially those living in the United States. a little”
Trump has previously said that American Jews, who have traditionally been more often aligned with Democrats on domestic policy, should be more supportive of him because of the way he handles Israel.
Trump’s daughter Ivanka, who converted to Judaism before marrying husband Jared Kushner in 2009, has long been frustrated that he does not receive more support from American Jews. As president, Trump moved the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, while Kushner served as a top White House aide to help negotiate new treaties between Israel and some of its Arab neighbors.
In Sunday’s post, Trump wrote that his support among the Israeli people was “another thing.” “Highest approval ratings in the world, easy Prime Minister!” he wrote, comparing his popularity abroad to his support among American Jews.
On a related note, the White House also announced Monday that it will welcome Israeli President Isaac Herzog on October 2. On the 26th, the visit “underscored the enduring partnership and friendship between the United States and Israel.”
Jean-Pierre said Presidents Biden and Herzog “will consult on key issues, including regional and global challenges of mutual interest, opportunities to deepen Israel’s regional integration, and the promotion of equal freedom for Israelis and Palestinians. , prosperity and security measures.”
Trump’s latest attack on Jews comes as Republican candidates openly call out racial hatred and resentment in the final weeks of the midterm election campaign. Trump’s comments also came shortly after the rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, posted anti-Semitic messages on Twitter and Instagram last week, which the platforms removed for violating their policies against hate speech.
Republicans were largely silent on Trump’s remarks, while some Democrats and the Anti-Defamation League condemned them.
“We don’t need this former president who wooed extremists and anti-Semites to teach us about US-Israel relations,” Jonathan Greenblatt, chief executive and national director of the Anti-Defamation League, said in a statement Sunday. “This is not an exchange. Conditions; it is based on shared values and security interests. This ‘Jewsplaining’ is insulting and disgusting.”
Rosalind S. Helderman contributed to this report.