Former President Trump on Tuesday claimed that Democrats “hate Israel” amid tensions between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that Jewish voters who support Democrats hate their religion. He claimed to be.
President Trump spoke with conservative radio host Sebastian Gorka and was asked why Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York “hate” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. recently called for new elections in Israel.
President Trump responded, “Actually, I think they hate Israel.” “And Democrats hate Israel.”
He cited the large-scale pro-Palestinian protests across the country amid the violence in Gaza and suggested that Schumer, who is Jewish, was becoming “very anti-Israel” for political reasons. .
President Trump said, “Jews who vote for Democrats hate their religion and hate everything about Israel. Israel will be destroyed and they should be ashamed.”
President Trump has described himself as a deep supporter of Israel, citing recognition of the Golan Heights territory, relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and his administration’s signing of the Abraham Accords, which aimed to normalize relations between Middle Eastern countries. He has repeatedly stated his position that he is doing so.
But he has also drawn backlash by frequently suggesting that Jews who do not support him politically or who do not support Israel are disloyal.
In September, President Trump shared an image on social media urging “liberal Jews” to “make better choices” as he celebrated the Jewish New Year.
And in October, days after a Hamas terrorist attack that killed more than 1,000 Israelis, President Trump questioned how “people who love Israel” could vote for Democrats.
President Biden has sought to balance his dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his administration’s support for Israel in its war with Hamas. The president has repeatedly insisted that Israel has the right to defend itself after last October’s Hamas attack, but has also urged Israel to do more to protect civilians and allow aid to Gaza. asked me to do it.
Schumer said last week that the prime minister has “lost his way,” pointing to the political and legal battles he has faced recently, while also saying intermittently that the prime minister’s “number one priority is Israel’s security.” admitted.
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