Trump criticized for ‘Shylock’ comment — Nadler and ADL denounce the language as antisemitic
Trump Defends Use of Controversial Term at Rally During a rally this week, former President Donald Trump stood by his use of the term “shylock,” claiming he didn’t realize it was regarded as anti-Semitic by some people. This incident occurred during his speech in Iowa on Thursday. Shylock, the name of a Jewish moneylender in […]
Trump claims he was unaware that ‘Shylock’ is an antisemitic term after using it at a rally.
During a rally in Iowa, President Trump dismissed concerns over the term “Shylock,” asserting it is not seen as an anti-Semitic slur. He stated, “I’ve never heard of it. To me, Shylock is just a money lender charging high interest.” This came after he spoke about the benefits of his recent tax legislation. The term […]