Senator Lindsey Graham has offered advice to former President Donald Trump on how to increase his backing among Jewish voters in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. This counsel follows Trump's controversial remarks made at an Israeli American Council event, where he expressed feeling mistreated by Jewish voters and insinuated that their support could impact the election outcome. The former president's comments drew criticism from prominent Jewish figures like attorney Andrew Weinstein, who deemed the remarks as "vile and dangerous."

At the "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America" event in Washington D.C., Trump further stirred controversy by suggesting that Jewish people voting for Vice President Kamala Harris should have their "head examined," a statement that has since been reiterated. Graham, a staunch ally of Trump, advised the former president during a recent appearance on NBC's Meet the Press to focus on discussing key issues to sway Jewish voters. He highlighted the importance of addressing topics such as crime, inflation, and border security to engage voters across the country.

The Trump campaign, aiming to secure Jewish voters in swing states, has prioritized wooing this demographic as a central element of its 2024 strategy. Historically, Jewish voters have typically leaned towards supporting Democratic candidates, with recent polling data from the Jewish Democratic Council of America indicating strong backing for Vice President Harris over Trump among Jewish voters. Despite Trump's emphasis on his support for Israel in his appeal to Jewish voters, recent controversies, including connections to individuals with extremist ideologies, may pose challenges to his outreach efforts within this demographic.