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Trump Vows to Crush Antisemitism and Pro-Hamas Sentiments Starting January 20, 2025 at Fighting Antisemitism Event

Sep 19, 2024, 11:56 PM

Former President Donald Trump has made a series of statements addressing the Jewish American community, promising to tackle antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiments if he is re-elected. Speaking in Washington, D.C., at the 'Fighting Antisemitism' event, Trump vowed to 'crush' antisemitic and pro-Hamas bigotry starting at noon on January 20, 2025. He also outlined plans to cut off funding for universities that do not address antisemitic attacks and to prosecute civil rights violations. Additionally, Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, asserting that Israel must defeat her and warning that Israel could be 'wiped off the face of the earth' if he does not become president. He further pledged to ban Hamas sympathizers from the United States and secure the borders against anti-American and antisemitic hate.