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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump is trying to use the Jewish people as a shield.
Trump is a certain kind of anti-Semite himself. He is the kind who believes in stereotypes and tropes about Jews. He makes me sick.
When asked about how he would feel if someone said Melania should go back to where she came from his answer was "Melania loves this country and she cares very much about Israel." What? I guarantee that Melania doesnt even have an opinion about Israel.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,735 posts)sandensea
(21,635 posts)Partly because they know their voters hate Muslims more even than Jews. But also with Bibi's very active encouragement.
He knows how intensely right-wing voters generally hate Jews - but he's decided on going for an 'enemy-of-my-enemy' strategy.
misanthrope
(7,417 posts)Israel is a third rail they use for deflection.
Especially since 9/11 - the gift that keeps on giving for the far right both politically and geo-politically.
Any and all atrocity against Muslims is ok, because 9/11.
Thekaspervote
(32,767 posts)She is the worst
Behind the Aegis
(53,957 posts)Anti-Semites are a loathsome bunch. I have posted two articles decrying this BS use of the Jewish people. Of course, there are those who don't think there are enough Jews speaking out, because, you know, Jews, never in the right.
malaise
(268,998 posts)Let him answer that
kskiska
(27,045 posts)He keeps saying anti-Sem-E-tic, rather than anti-Sem-IT-ic. The name refers to Semites, the race to which Jews belong to.