Trump Calls US Election “Most Important” for Israel’s Future

Former President Donald Trump characterized the upcoming U.S. election as critically significant for Israel, warning that Israel could be “eradicated,” “wiped off the face of the earth,” and “cease to exist” if Vice President Kamala Harris were to become president.

During an event focused on antisemitism in the U.S., Trump expressed frustration over what he perceived as a lack of sufficient support from Jewish voters, despite his policies favoring Israel. He urged Jewish voters to prioritize defeating Harris.

“You must defeat Kamala Harris more than anyone else,” Trump told Jewish audience members, adding emphatically that it was crucial for Israel’s interests.

He also pledged to “make Israel great again.”

In response, Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and a former aide to Democratic officials in New York, criticized Trump for using the antisemitism event as a platform to propagate antisemitic stereotypes and attack the American Jewish community. She noted that politicizing Jews and Israel in such a manner jeopardizes the safety of Jews, Israel, and the broader community.