Former President Donald Trump on Sunday attacked Jews within the U.S. on his Fact Social platform, writing that that they should “get their act collectively” and “recognize” Israel “earlier than it’s too late.”
“No President has carried out extra for Israel than I’ve. Considerably surprisingly, nevertheless, our fantastic Evangelicals are much more appreciative of this than the folks of the Jewish religion, particularly these dwelling within the U.S.,” Trump wrote in his submit.
“These dwelling in Israel, although, are a special story — Highest approval score within the World, might simply be P.M.!” the previous president continued.
It’s unclear what prompted the previous president’s social media submit. Nonetheless, Trump has issued comparable remarks up to now about American Jews, a majority of which usually vote Democrat.
In an interview final 12 months, Trump stated “the Jewish folks in america both don’t like Israel or don’t care about Israel,” including that “there’s folks on this nation which can be Jewish not love Israel.”
“I’ll let you know, the evangelical Christians love Israel greater than the Jews on this nation,” stated the previous president, who garnered robust assist from white evangelical voters in 2016 and 2020, based on Pew Analysis Middle.
Trump additionally informed Ami Journal, an Orthodox Jewish information publication, final 12 months that “Jewish individuals who reside in america don’t love Israel sufficient” and that he believes it’s “unusual” that he doesn’t have stronger Jewish assist.
Throughout his time in workplace, Trump drew criticism for referring to Israel as “your nation” whereas addressing American Jews at a Hanukkah occasion on the White Home in 2018.
