Trump's Hanukkah warning: American Jews have to face their waning political influence

Trump's Hanukkah warning: American Jews have to face their waning political influence

The collapse of the ideological consensus around Israel in Washington has illuminated a myth prevalent among American Jewish communal leaders: That they were capable of wielding immense power to defend Jewish interests and, in particular, Israel

Trump targets Omar and AOC during Hanukkah event

President Donald Trump turned a Hanukkah celebration into a platform for pointed political critique at the White House on the third night of the holiday. His remarks stirred both applause and unease among the gathered crowd in the East Room. Trump welcomed allies like Laura Loomer, a known conspiracy theorist, and other prominent Jewish community figures to the event, as reported by the Daily Mail. The night, meant to honor tradition, quickly ve…