Trump sparks outrage with anti-Semitic flyer on Jewish New Year

Former President Donald Trump ignited controversy by sharing a controversial flyer during Rosh Hashanah celebrations on his Truth Social platform. The pamphlet implied that liberal Jews who did not support him “voted to destroy America and Israel,” playing on the old anti-Semitic notion of dual loyalty among American Jews.

Originally created by a group called JEXIT, which urges American Jews to distance themselves from the Democratic Party, the flier read: “We hope you learned from your mistake and make better decisions moving forward! Happy New Year!”

Leading figures in the Jewish community were quick to condemn Trump’s action. Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council on Public Affairs, singled out Trump’s post as “anti-Semitic” and stated on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Trump marks the end of Rosh Hashana with an anti-Semitic post accusing Jews who voted against him to “destroy”.[ing] America and Israel”.

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, stated: “It is dangerous and wrong to suggest that an entire segment of the Jewish population voted to destroy America and Israel.”

The American Jewish Committee publicly responded to X, noting: “To claim that American Jews who did not vote for Mr. Trump voted to destroy America and Israel is deeply offensive and divisive. As we approach one year from in the upcoming election, we urge political candidates from up and down the ballot to avoid incendiary rhetoric.”

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, himself a Jew, also expressed his disapproval of X, underscoring the inappropriateness of Trump’s post, saying, “The next time you attack American Jews, think twice before you do – on one of our holiest days. Your anti-Semitism is clear and strong.”

Trump’s story is committed to similar criticisms of American Jewish voters and playing on anti-Semitic narratives. He once claimed that American Jews “either don’t like Israel or don’t care about Israel.” His controversial comments date back to his initial presidential campaign, where he referred to Jewish donors as “dealers.” In particular, Trump is speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s leadership summit in Las Vegas next month.

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