Former President Donald Trump has once again escalated his rhetoric against Jewish voters, claiming that a Democratic victory in the upcoming election would spell the end of Israel. Addressing a gathering of Jewish Republicans at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual retreat in Las Vegas, Trump warned, “If they win, Israel is gone.” He urged Jewish Republicans to vote for him, stating that a Democratic victory would be a “terrible situation” for Israel.
Trump’s remarks build upon a pattern of criticizing Jewish Democrats and accusing them of disliking Israel and their own religion. He has even labeled Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent supporter of Israel, as a “proud member of Hamas.” In his speech, he went so far as to say that any Jewish person supporting Democrats needs “to have their head examined.”
Trump also addressed the recent deaths of six Israeli hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whom he mistakenly referred to as “Hersh Goldman.” He doubled down on his assertion that the October 7 attacks in Israel would not have occurred if he had been president at the time.
Trump’s recent intensification of his rhetoric targeting Jewish voters comes amid growing concerns about antisemitism following the attacks in Israel. His statements have been condemned by many as inflammatory and divisive.
While Trump has claimed to be a strong supporter of Israel, his actions and rhetoric have raised questions about his commitment to the country’s safety and well-being. His attacks on Jewish Democrats and his frequent scapegoating of political opponents have further fueled concerns about his divisive and potentially harmful rhetoric.
