In a recent interview at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump made what some view as controversial statements about Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump accused Harris of being anti-Israel and anti-Jewish despite being married to a Jewish man, as Breitbart reports.
In his interview with Breitbart News, Trump criticized Harris for selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate rather than Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, implying this choice reflects her liberal stance and disregard for Israel and Jewish people.
Trump accused the vice president of disliking Israel and Jewish people, a statement that he repeated multiple times during the interview. “She hates Israel. She is very bad to Jewish people. It’s incredible how badly she treats Jewish people and Israel -- it’s amazing,” Trump asserted. Addressing the broader tensions in the Middle East, Trump expressed his hope for a peaceful resolution between Israelis and Palestinians, as well as in Ukraine.
Trump did not focus unduly on Harris's decision to bypass Shapiro for the running mate spot. Instead, he emphasized her actions on Israel. “It’s not the bypass thing, because I think other candidates of that group were better than either of them. Other candidates of that group were far better than Shapiro. But it’s her actions on Israel,” he explained.
Trump extended his critique to the Democratic Party as a whole, alleging that it has shifted in favor of Palestinian interests. “They are pro-Hamas. Schumer has become a Palestinian. They are pro-Hamas. There’s no question about it,” he claimed, referring to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. He drew a clear line between the two main parties in the United States, stating that Republicans are staunchly pro-Israel while Democrats support Hamas.
Trump highlighted the radical shift he has observed within the Democratic Party over the years. “I think it’s amazing that this happened because I’ll tell you, 15 years ago it was unthinkable for people to go so radical and be so radical. Today, it’s the Democrats in Congress and even a little bit with Democrat Senators. You see them coming along that route also,” he remarked.
Trump continued to note the differences between his party’s stance and that of the Democrats regarding the Middle East. While emphasizing his desire for peace in the region, he indicated that he believes Democrats hinder such efforts due to their alignment with Palestinian interests.
“She doesn’t like Jewish people even though she’s married to one. She doesn’t like Jewish people,” Trump stated, reiterating his strong disapproval of Harris’s perceived stance towards Israel and Jewish people.
Trump's remarks are part of a broader narrative he has been pushing about the Democratic Party's position on Israel and Jewish interests. By contrasting this with the Republican Party's stance, he aims to solidify conservative support on these issues.
Trump has consistently positioned himself as a staunch ally of Israel, and his recent comments about Harris are in line with his previous remarks on the issue. The difference in approach to Middle Eastern politics continues to be a significant point of contention between the two parties.
Throughout the interview, Trump outlined what he sees as a growing divide, emphasizing the shift in values over the past decade and a half. His statements are likely to resonate with his base as well as stir further debate on the issue.
From accusations against high-profile Democrats to broader criticisms of the party's stance, Trump's interview highlights the ongoing contentious nature of U.S. politics regarding Israel. As the 2024 elections approach, these discussions are expected to intensify, with both sides drawing clear lines in the sand.
