At a recent campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump made some controversial statements regarding Jewish people and political figures. Speaking to a crowd at the Mohegan Sun Arena on August 17, Trump claimed that the current situation for Jewish people in the United States is the most dangerous it has been since the Holocaust.
Trump’s remarks included a claim that Vice President Kamala Harris did not choose Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate because he is Jewish. He stated, “They turned him down because he’s Jewish,” and suggested that the primary reason for his exclusion was his faith. Trump further criticized Jewish voters who support Democrats, saying they “have to go out and have their head examined.”
Governor Josh Shapiro, however, has dismissed these claims. Shapiro has expressed that the rumors about him not being selected due to his Jewish faith are unfounded. His office has stated that the accusations are baseless and not reflective of the reasons behind the political decisions.’
Charles Lutvak, a spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign, responded to Trump’s comments by defending both Vice President Harris and Governor Shapiro. Lutvak emphasized that Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, have always been strong advocates against antisemitism throughout their careers. He stressed that the Harris-Walz campaign stands firmly against hate and discrimination.
Lutvak further criticized Trump, accusing him of promoting antisemitism and elevating extremist views. He pointed out that Trump’s comments and actions have consistently targeted American Jews and supported controversial figures, which they believe makes him the true promoter of hate in this political race.
The Harris-Walz campaign is rallying support from voters who oppose Trump’s rhetoric, hoping to address and counteract what they see as dangerous and divisive language in the upcoming election.
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