Trump urges Jewish voters at RJC to support Republicans for Israel

At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas, former President Donald Trump addressed attendees via satellite, urging them to persuade fellow Jews to support Republican candidates to protect both Israel and America. He began his speech by honoring Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli victim of Hamas terrorism. Trump criticized the Democratic Party, labeling President Biden and Vice President Harris as morally corrupt for their stance on Israel and warned that a Harris presidency would jeopardize Israel's existence. Trump highlighted his administration's accomplishments in Middle Eastern policy, including the defeat of ISIS, the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. He expressed concern over the Biden administration's actions, such as restoring funding to Palestinian agencies linked to terrorism and removing the Houthis from the terrorist list. He promised to restore stability in the region and emphasized the need for a strong stance against Israel's adversaries. The former president called on the Republican audience to engage with Jewish voters, stressing the importance of their support in the upcoming elections. He warned that if Democrats were to win, Israel would face dire consequences. Trump also vowed to take action against individuals who support terrorism and to hold universities accountable for promoting antisemitism. Dr. Miriam Adelson introduced Trump, affirming his commitment to Israel and expressing hope for his return to the presidency. The event underscored the critical role of Jewish voters in the Republican strategy for the upcoming elections, with Trump urging them to mobilize support for his campaign.