Former President Donald Trump‘s recent remarks suggesting that the majority of American Jews should feel “ashamed” for not voting for Republicans have sparked strong reactions, particularly from Jewish Democratic Council of America CEO Halie Soifer.
Soifer responded to Trump’s comments on CNN, emphasizing that Trump’s words highlight why the majority of Jews supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
She asserted that Trump’s apparent contempt and anger toward Jewish Americans stem from his awareness that a significant portion of the community does not support him.
Trump (Credits: CBS News)
She further explained that Trump’s lack of support among Jewish Americans is due to several valid reasons. Firstly, she pointed out Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, citing his expressed desire to act like a dictator from the outset of his presidency.
Additionally, she criticized Trump for his admiration of dictators like Putin and Orban, highlighting the dangers associated with such alliances.
Soifer also condemned Trump for his failure to unequivocally denounce white supremacy and his tendency to embolden dangerous white extremists, which she argued poses a threat to the security of the Jewish community.
Trump (Credits: The New York Times)
Finally, she underscored Trump’s perceived threats to democracy and freedom, emphasizing that he represents a danger to Jewish values and principles.
Soifer’s response to Trump’s remarks reflects a strong condemnation of his rhetoric and policies, emphasizing the reasons why the majority of Jewish Americans continue to oppose him.
She paints Trump as a figure who not only fails to align with Jewish values but also actively undermines them, thereby reinforcing the community’s resolve to oppose his leadership.
