The article critiques Donald Trump's dangerous rhetoric towards Jews, contrasting it with a comedic skit from SNL in 1988. Trump distinguishes between 'good Jews' who support him and 'bad Jews' who oppose him, echoing antisemitic tropes. Rabbi Alissa Wise condemns this narrative, warning it has led to violence against Jews. Chuck Schumer's response to Trump was criticized for deflecting to his own book on antisemitism rather than addressing Trump's harmful statements directly. The article emphasizes the serious implications of such rhetoric on both Jewish and Palestinian lives.
Trump has long maintained that there are good Jews and bad Jews, with ‘good Jews’ funding his campaign and the ‘bad Jews’ blamed for opposition.
Rabbi Alissa Wise notes that Trump’s comments not only elevate himself as an arbiter of who is the right kind of Jew but have historically led to violence against Jews.
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