Trump: “If Any Jewish Person Voted for Joe Biden, They Should Be Ashamed of Themselves”
Edited by: Fern Sidman
In a striking comment amid his ongoing legal proceedings, former President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Jewish voters who supported Joe Biden in the presidential elections. Trump’s remarks came in response to recent threats by President Biden to withhold U.S. arms shipments to Israel if it proceeds with a major military offensive in Rafah. Speaking to reporters outside the New York chambers where he is on trial for a hush-money case involving an alleged payment to a porn actress, Trump did not hold back his disdain.
“If any Jewish person voted for Joe Biden, they should be ashamed of themselves,” Trump stated emphatically, attributing Biden’s stance to political maneuvering rather than strategic policy-making. “What Biden is doing with respect to Israel is disgraceful. He’s totally abandoned Israel. I guess he feels good about it because he did it as a political decision. You have to do the right decision, not the political decision,” Trump added, reinforcing his view that Biden’s policies towards Israel are misguided and improperly influenced by political considerations.
This latest declaration from Trump illustrates his continued support for Israel, a cornerstone of his foreign policy during his tenure in the White House. Trump’s administration was marked by unequivocal support for Israeli initiatives, including the historic move of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a decision that had been deferred by previous administrations due to fear of Arab reprisals.
Trump’s criticism of Biden’s approach to Israel highlights the stark contrast in their foreign policy priorities and the deeply polarized views on U.S. involvement in Middle Eastern politics. His remarks also tap into the broader discourse surrounding U.S. foreign aid to Israel, which has been a point of contention not only domestically within the United States but also internationally.
The timing and context of Trump’s remarks about Biden and Israel are telling, reflecting his ongoing engagement with national and international issues even as he faces legal scrutiny. These developments continue to fuel the political climate in the U.S., as Trump remains a central figure in American politics and the presumptive GOP nominee, signaling that he is far from stepping back despite the controversies surrounding him.
