2024-10-08 00:54:08
Former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump said in an interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt that Israel “has to wise up” about its political support. According to Trump, he has done “more for Israel and the Jewish people than any other president,” but, in his opinion, “the feeling is not mutual.”
It is unclear whether Trump was referring to American Jews instead of Israel, but such remarks have repeatedly led to accusations of anti-Semitic tactics based on the concept of dual loyalty. Trump has previously criticized American Jews for insufficient support, noting that if he loses the election, the Jewish community bears significant responsibility for this.
At the same time, Trump often cited polls that show he enjoys broad support among Israelis, and such statements about Israel’s lack of loyalty seem unexpected given his previous statements. The comments highlight ongoing tensions in Trump’s rhetoric toward Jewish voters in the United States.
Earlier, “Cursor” wrote that Trump proposed that Israel attack Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to the recent missile attack from the Islamic Republic. During a campaign event in North Carolina, Trump commented on President Joe Biden’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program, disagreeing with his cautious approach.
Trump mentioned that Biden was recently asked a question about a possible Israeli attack on Iran. According to Trump, Biden responded that he would not support a strike on nuclear facilities unless Iran stepped up its nuclear activities.