Trump Cites Jewish Voter Influence in Election Loss Remarks

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump asserted Thursday night that Jewish voters could significantly influence the outcome of the upcoming election against Vice President Kamala Harris. He made this statement during back-to-back events in Washington, D.C., where he positioned himself as the protector and ally of Jewish Americans, claiming he would be “the best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in the White House.”

As the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel approaches, and amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, Trump emphasized the importance of Jewish votes in a race that is just 46 days away. Early voting has already commenced in several states.

“Current polls show I have about 40% support among Jewish voters. That means 60% are backing someone who opposes Israel,” Trump said, speaking alongside Republican donor Miriam Adelson at an event aimed at combating antisemitism. “This situation stems from the Democrat hold, or curse, over you,” he added.

In a recent presidential debate, Harris reaffirmed her commitment to Israel’s right to defend itself. She called for a two-state solution that ensures security for both Israeli and Palestinian populations, emphasizing the need for a cease-fire and the release of hostages to end the conflict.

During his remarks to the Israeli-American Council National Summit, Trump claimed Israel would face “total annihilation” under a Harris presidency. He also made controversial remarks, suggesting any Jewish individual who votes Democrat “should have their head examined.” Trump pledged to combat antisemitism in universities, threatening loss of accreditation for institutions that fail to address it.

On another front, Trump did not address North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the state’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, amid fallout from a CNN report detailing Robinson’s inflammatory comments. Despite the criticism, Robinson has vowed to remain in the race.

The Harris campaign responded with a television advertisement in North Carolina linking Trump to Robinson, referencing Trump’s praise of Robinson as an “unbelievable lieutenant governor.” The ad seeks to draw attention to Robinson’s extreme views and their implications for the race.

In Georgia, Harris focused on reproductive rights during remarks, responding to a ProPublica investigation that connected the state’s restrictive abortion laws to the deaths of two women. She criticized “Trump abortion bans” following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, stating, “At least two women died because of a Trump abortion ban.”

Harris also made headlines for her candid remarks about gun ownership, stating that an intruder in her home would face serious consequences. She expressed support for the Second Amendment while advocating for measures such as assault weapons bans and universal background checks.

Meanwhile, Trump plans to attend the Alabama-Georgia football game on Sept. 28. The university confirmed that security measures are being coordinated with the U.S. Secret Service, especially in light of recent assassination threats against the former president.

As both presidential and congressional races heat up, control of Congress remains contentious. The Senate map currently favors Republicans, with several key Democratic-held seats in play. Democrats need a clean sweep in critical states to maintain control. The House is anticipated to be a toss-up, with nearly 40 races determining which party will hold the majority.