Media Twist Trump’s Remarks to Jewish Voters — Who Applauded

Below are Trump's actual words from that portion of the speech (video below), with the parts that are deemed offensive highlighted in context.

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Now, I did all these things and got a 29% approval rating. Think about it. So I was wronged. But it's not me who was wronged. It's Israel. Because the vote can make a big difference. It's going to be a big factor in the vote. I have to say Miami and other places were great. But honestly, I went from 25 to 29. Based on what I've done and my love for the same love that you guys have, I should be 100. I should be 100. [Applause] But I'm going to give you the bad news. The polls. I told you how good the polls are, and we need every vote we can get. The polls right now say that I am a Jewish citizen, a Jewish person, a person who should love Israel, and I was the best president ever, by far the best president ever. My approval rating is 40%. That means 60% of people are voting for someone who hates Israel. I say this. It's going to happen. And it's only because the Democrats are controlling you, cursing you. This can't happen. 40% is unacceptable, because we have to win the election. After all of this, my approval rating went down from 29% to 40%. And wise people said to me. My friend, my Jewish friend, he loves Israel, he loves everything about your religion, your country, your place. He said, “I can't believe this is happening. It's so sad.” And he started crying. Actually, he started crying over all of this. He's a tough guy. I don't think he cried because he was a little baby. Maybe I didn't cry then. Maybe I didn't cry then, Miriam. [Adelson]But let me put it very simply and gently. I have been really wronged, and you have been wronged, because you are in great danger. And the United States has been wronged. So if I don't win this election, and I've done very good things, you know, they say Trump was right on every point. I was right on many points. Even Ted would admit that, but I was right on many points. A lot of things that a lot of people said, “That's not going to happen,” but a lot of bad things happened, and some good things that I was right on. And I just hope that it will be. So I wouldn't call it a prophecy. But in my opinion, the Jews have a lot to do with this loss. If I'm 40%, think about that. That means 60% are voting for Kamala. Kamala is a particularly bad Democrat. Democrats are bad for Israel. Very bad. They're never going to change because part of their party has now become incredibly powerful in terms of votes, incredibly quickly. Chuck Schumer is Palestinian. Who would have thought that would happen? What on earth happened to him? [Applause, laughter] I saw him the other day. He was wearing a Hamas robe. That's what's coming next. Chuck Schumer is totally Hamas. I don't know what the hell happened to him. Anyone who supports him is crazy. I haven't seen that he could be any bigger a change than Kamala on fracking in Pennsylvania. Look? But if we don't win this election, in my opinion, Israel will not exist within a couple of years. It will be gone. It's going to happen. It's hard to say. But what would be different from where I stand? I have to tell you the truth. And maybe it will cheer you up to know that I'm not going to get 40% of the vote. I'm the one who's protecting you. These are the people who are trying to destroy you, and you're essentially 60% of the Jewish people voting for them. If I win, Israel will be safe and secure, and we'll be able to stop the poison of anti-Semitism from spreading throughout America and throughout the world. But if I don't win, Israel will be eradicated. I cannot and will not allow that to happen. So, Rabbi, I need to get everyone together and vote, because it's insane to say that I have a 40% approval rating. And when I heard that number today, and it was just released today, I thought that this number is an insult to our country. It's an insult to Israel. And it's very interesting, they did a poll in Israel, and I have a 99% approval rating, and I can run for any office in Israel right now. [Applause] In Israel, everybody loves me. Not so much here, Miriam, but in Israel, everybody loves me. I am 99%. Everyone loves me. I could run for prime minister. Will you make me your prime minister? But I have to learn your language. It is a difficult language. I have to learn it in about three months. I have to learn it very quickly. But I am the most popular person in Israel, and it doesn't work here. It's strange. So we have to save Israel. Look, you are here for a reason. We have to save Israel. This is not a game anymore. This is about saving Israel.

The supposedly anti-Semitic message was applauded by the Jews and Israelis who were present.

But, as usual, his comments were misreported by the media, again suggesting that Trump is an anti-Semite – even after he promised in his speech to eradicate anti-Semitism from college campuses and protect Israel.

Trump's argument is that Jewish voters could decide the election, and that if Trump votes for Kamala Harris, despite everything he has done, he will be putting both Israel and himself at risk.

Trump has made similar remarks to other groups of voters when speculating about the consequences if he were to lose the election, especially with himself or his preferred candidate trailing in the polls.