Trump’s statements about Jews raise a storm of controversy

Trump’s statement came in an interview during which he was asked about the Democrats’ increasing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his handling of the war in Gaza. Due to the high death toll among Palestinian civilians.

Trump responded to the interviewer and his former aide, Sebastian Gorka, saying: “I actually think they hate Israel.” I think they hate Israel. The Democratic Party hates Israel.

Trump, who last week became the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party in the presidential elections, continued: “Any Jewish person who votes for the Democrats hates his religion. They (the Democrats) hate everything related to Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves.”

According to what was reported by Sky News Arabia, these comments sparked violent reactions from the White House, President Joe Biden’s campaign, and Jewish leaders.

The vast majority of Jewish Americans describe themselves as Democrats, but Trump often accuses them of disloyalty.

White House spokesman Andrew Bates described Trump’s comments as “vile and disturbed anti-Semitic rhetoric,” without mentioning Trump by name.

“The only person who should be ashamed here is Donald Trump,” the Biden campaign said.

Trump’s statements come at a time when Biden is facing increasing pressure from the progressive wing of his party due to his administration’s support for Israel in its retaliatory attack on Gaza, which has killed more than 31,000 Palestinians since last October 7, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.