Donald Trump Claims Jewish-American Voters Could Influence 2024 Election Outcome
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump remarked on Thursday that Jewish-American voters would share responsibility if he loses the 2024 election to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. Speaking at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington, Trump expressed concern over trailing Harris among American Jews.
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Trump’s Concerns Over Jewish-American Support
During his speech, Trump cited a poll that suggested Harris had garnered 60% support among Jewish-Americans, compared to his lower share of the vote. He argued that if Jewish-American voters continue to back Democrats, it could have drastic consequences for Israel’s future.
“If I don’t win this election – and the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens… Israel, in my opinion, will cease to exist within two years,” Trump claimed.
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Historical Voting Patterns
Historically, U.S. Jewish voters have favored Democratic candidates in federal elections, a trend that continues in 2024. Trump lamented that he received less than 30% of the Jewish vote during both the 2016 and 2020 elections. A recent Pew Research Survey found that 65% of American Jews favor Harris over Trump, reflecting consistent support for the Democratic Party.
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Jewish-American Voters and Battleground States
The Trump campaign has made targeting Jewish-American voters in key battleground states a priority. In states like Pennsylvania, where there are over 400,000 Jewish residents, even a small shift in voting preferences could sway the election outcome.
In 2020, President Joe Biden won Pennsylvania by a margin of 81,000 votes, and Jewish-American voters could play a pivotal role again in 2024.
For more on key battleground states, read Ground Zero’s Analysis.
Harris Campaign’s Response
In response to Trump’s comments, Morgan Finkelstein, a spokesperson for the Harris campaign, criticized Trump for his associations with figures who have espoused anti-Semitic views. Trump, however, rejected these claims, pointing out his Jewish son-in-law and emphasizing his support for the Jewish community.
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Key Takeaways:
•Donald Trump claims Jewish-American voters could influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
•Trump cited a poll indicating 60% of Jewish-American voters support Kamala Harris.
•The Trump campaign is focusing on Jewish voters in key battleground states like Pennsylvania.
•The Harris campaign responded by highlighting Trump’s controversial associations with anti-Semites.
