Trump Faces Backlash Over Thursday Comments Blaming Jews for Potential Loss to Kamala Harris

Sep 20, 2024, 05:46 PM

Former President Donald Trump has come under fire for his recent remarks on Thursday at an event on combating antisemitism, where he suggested that American Jews would be responsible if he loses the upcoming presidential election to Kamala Harris. This rhetoric has sparked swift backlash from leading Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), who have condemned his comments as dangerous and antisemitic. The ADL stated that such remarks increase the sense of alienation and vulnerability among American Jews, particularly in a climate of rising antisemitic sentiment and political violence. Jewish leaders have warned that Trump's statements could lead to increased antisemitic hate and violence. The outcry highlights the broader concerns about the impact of Trump's rhetoric on the safety and security of Jewish communities in the United States.