Former President Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of having “hate” for Israel, Jews, and Palestinians, claiming that he is responsible for an increase in pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses. These protests, inspired by a massive demonstration at Columbia University, have been accompanied by reports of antisemitic incidents. Trump compared these protests to the 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, by white nationalists, which resulted in violence and death. He criticized Biden for his handling of the situation and accused him of hating Israel, Jews, and Palestinians.
Trump made these accusations in a post on Truth Social, claiming that Biden’s response to the protests has been ineffective and has exacerbated the situation. He called for more police intervention on college campuses and criticized Biden’s tone and support. Biden has condemned the antisemitic protests on campuses while also acknowledging the complexities of the situation with Palestinians. Some have compared Biden’s response to Trump’s controversial remarks following the Charlottesville rally, where he claimed there were “very fine people on both sides.”
Trump’s rhetoric has faced backlash, particularly for his comments insinuating that Jewish people who support Biden do not love Israel or their religion. Despite this, polling data suggests that support for Trump among Jewish Americans is decreasing as the November rematch with Biden approaches. A recent poll showed a significant drop in Jewish support for Trump since February. The former president has continued to make divisive statements regarding Jewish voters and their support for Democratic candidates.
As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, the issue of support for Israel and Palestinians has become a focal point in U.S. politics. Biden’s handling of the situation and response to the protests on college campuses have drawn criticism from Trump and others. The debate over policies towards Israel and Palestinians, as well as the rise in antisemitic incidents, has raised concerns about the state of relations between different communities in the U.S. As the situation evolves, the role of political leaders in shaping public opinion and policies will be closely watched.
