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Harris and Jewish Groups Condemn Trump’s Blame on Jews, Denouncing Anti-Semitic Slurs as "Risible" and "Divisive"
Date: March 11, 2023
Washington D.C. – In a scathing rebuke, Vice President Kamala Harris and multiple Jewish groups have condemned President Donald Trump’s recent comments, which allegedly blamed Jews for the January 6 Capitol Hill attack.
Harris, echoing the sentiments of many Democrats and civil rights organizations, described Trump’s remarks as "divisive and hurtful." "No one, no matter how powerful, is above being held accountable for their actions," Harris tweeted. "The attempt to shift responsibility for the events of January 6 is not only inaccurate, but also divisive and hurtful to those who were harmed."
Representatives of Jewish organizations also quickly responded, urging Trump to retract his statement and issue a formal apology. Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, stated: "Trump’s words were a disgusting, baseless, and offensive attempt to deflect blame. We stand with Vice President Harris in condemning this latest example of Trump’s incendiary rhetoric."
Meanwhile, prominent Jewish organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC), and Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) have all publicly denounced Trump’s comments.
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The controversy unfolded on Tuesday evening when Trump spoke at a conservative conference, claiming that some Jewish-American activists had fueled the recent rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric. The president’s statements sparked widespread outrage, as many accused him of pushing anti-Semitic stereotypes and engaging in dog whistle politics.
"We know the fake news media doesn’t want us to say this, but it’s about time I did: many Jews – I don’t know this, but it’s being reported – some Jews who are Jews and who want to help people, great people, Jews and gentiles, people of good faith – but they get pushed around," Trump stated. "So they try to take down our greatest ally, our greatest business partner, Israel."
Democratic lawmakers, led by Congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, immediately condemned the remarks, describing them as a "gross affront to our core American values." Senator Harris, citing the ongoing concerns about political polarization and violence, demanded that Trump "take immediate action to stem the rising tide of anti-Semitism" in the country.
As the political firestorm surrounding Trump’s remarks continues to intensify, many critics are now questioning the impact of the president’s comments on American Jews and their communities.
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- "Trump Faces Backlash After Blaming Jews for January 6 Capitol Attack" (HuffPost)
- "Jewish Leaders Condemn Trump’s ‘Lies and Slander’ on Jews and Israel" (The Forward)
- "Vice President Harris Joins Growing chorus of Disapproval of Trump’s Antisemitic Remarks" (USA Today)
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Harris and Jewish Groups Condemn Trump’s Blame on Jews
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