Former President Trump Criticizes Biden's Israel Policy, Invokes Dual Loyalty Trope
ICARO Media Group
Trump's remarks came in response to Biden's comments about potential weapons shipments to Israel if its military invaded Rafah.
Trump, speaking to North Carolina's Spectrum News 1, claimed that he "wouldn't do what Biden did" regarding Israel policy. He further criticized Jewish Democrats, stating that "if you're a Jewish person, just don't vote for Biden" as it would be detrimental to the country.
The former president has faced criticism in the past for similar comments, including suggesting that Jewish Democrats "should be spoken to" and calling them "disloyal to Israel."
Biden's comments, made during an interview with CNN, stated that the US would halt offensive weapons shipments to Israel if it invaded Rafah. Trump responded by accusing Biden of abandoning Israel and claimed to have never seen anything like it.
When asked directly about Israel's potential invasion of Rafah, Trump stated that they "have to get the job done" and highlighted the previous attack on October 7, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
Trump has consistently supported Israel's military efforts, often stating at campaign rallies that they need to "finish the job" and claiming that if he were still in office, the Israel-Hamas war would not have occurred due to his relationships with foreign leaders.
The Biden campaign swiftly responded to Trump's remarks, with spokesperson Charles Lutvak criticizing the former president for his "patronizing antisemitic shtick" and stating that Trump has no respect for the Jewish community.
It is yet to be seen how these comments and criticisms will impact the ongoing discourse surrounding Israel policy and the relationship between the US and Israel.