Trump questions Jewish support for Harris amid Gaza war discontent

Former President Donald Trump has been leveraging dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's approach to the Gaza war to appeal to Jewish voters, a demographic he lost significantly in the 2020 election. During a speech to supporters in Las Vegas, he questioned the loyalty of Jewish voters who support Biden and Harris, suggesting they back leaders who are perceived as hostile to Israel. Trump claimed that if he were still president, the recent attacks on Israel would not have occurred, attributing blame to the current administration's policies towards Iran and its support for Hamas. Trump's remarks were made at the Republican Jewish Coalition event, where he was joined by several prominent Republican figures who echoed his sentiments. They criticized Biden and Harris for their handling of the conflict, asserting that their actions contributed to the ongoing violence and the suffering of Israeli citizens. Some Republican lawmakers went further, suggesting that the administration's decisions directly led to the deaths of Israeli hostages. The political landscape has shifted slightly in New York, where Trump has gained ground against Harris, leading her by a narrow margin in recent polls. However, he still faces significant challenges nationally, as polling data remains limited since Harris became the Democratic nominee. Trump's strategy appears to be focused on consolidating support among Jewish voters by framing the current administration as ineffective and detrimental to Israel's security. This approach reflects a broader Republican strategy to capitalize on the current geopolitical situation, aiming to regain lost support from Jewish voters by emphasizing perceived failures of the Biden administration. The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to be a pivotal issue in American politics, influencing voter sentiment and party dynamics as the next election approaches.