- Trump’s Rosh Hashanah message accuses “liberal Jews” of wanting to “destroy America & Israel,” raising serious concerns.
- In an attempt to justify his message, he shared a flyer outlining his pro-Israel actions, but it was met with widespread backlash for its divisive nature.
- Critics argue that Trump’s statements perpetuate harmful antisemitic stereotypes, further fueling tensions.
- Numerous Jewish organizations and individuals have swiftly condemned Trump’s message as offensive and inappropriate.
- This episode once again underscores Trump’s history of targeting Jewish Americans who did not align with his political views, reinforcing concerns about his divisive rhetoric.
Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy with a Rosh Hashanah greeting to “liberal Jews” on social media, implying that they had “voted to destroy America & Israel” due to believing in false narratives (The Washington Times). The post included a list of his pro-Israel actions during his presidency and used inflammatory language. Critics condemned Trump’s divisive message, while Jewish organizations and individuals, such as the American Jewish Committee and the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, accused him of playing into conspiracy theories and promoting dual loyalty stereotypes (Jewish Telegraphic Agency). Trump has a history of making similar remarks targeting Jews who didn’t support him, sparking outrage and concerns about his rhetoric (National Review, Newsweek).
Donald Trump wishes happy Rosh Hashanah to ‘liberal Jews who voted to destroy America and Israel’
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Former President Donald Trump, in a Rosh Hashanah message, criticized "liberal Jews" for purportedly voting to "destroy America & Israel” due to believing false narratives. The message included a list of Trump's pro-Israel actions during his presidency and implied disloyalty among Jewish voters who didn't support him. This is not the first time Trump has targeted liberal-leaning Jews, previously suggesting that Jewish voters should appreciate his support for Israel and accusing them of disloyalty to their "greatest friends and allies.” Trump's message drew condemnation from Jewish organizations like the American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League, with concerns raised about promoting conspiracy theories and dual loyalty stereotypes.
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Trump’s Disgusting Post about Liberal Jews Who ‘Voted to Destroy America’
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In a message for the Jewish New Year, Donald Trump accused liberal Jews of having "voted to destroy America" by not supporting him, particularly highlighting his pro-Israel record. While some may argue that Trump's message was directed solely at "liberal" Jews and that he was sharing a flyer from a pro-Trump Jewish group named "Jexit," the inclusion of a "Trump2020" hashtag suggests a recent endorsement. This message, not new from Trump, received criticism for its divisive nature and negative implications for Jewish Americans who didn't support him.
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Donald Trump's Ominous Warning to U.S. Jews Sparks Horror: 'Full-on Nazi'
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Former President Donald Trump faced significant backlash after posting a message on Truth Social during Rosh Hashanah, wishing "liberal Jews" a happy new year while accusing them of having "voted to destroy America & Israel" due to believing in false narratives. Trump's previous comments about American Jews' lack of appreciation for his pro-Israel record and his association with antisemitic figures have drawn criticism. The post, which included a flyer listing his initiatives related to Israel, sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning it as promoting antisemitism. Critics argue that Trump's message implies that liberal Jews should align with MAGA politics or face opposition from the right-wing populist movement.
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Trump calls out ‘liberal Jews who voted to destroy America’ in post on Jewish New Year
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Former President Donald Trump faced criticism for a post on his Truth Social account during the Jewish New Year, in which he accused "liberal Jews" of voting to destroy America and Israel. Trump's message, which urged them to "make better choices," was condemned for promoting divisiveness and was seen as an attack on American Jews who didn't support him. Critics pointed out that Trump's post included a list of pro-Israel initiatives from his presidency but also featured questionable language and implied that liberal Jews were betraying their community.
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