The killing rampage at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday deepened sharply divided views in the American Jewish community about President Trump, inflaming a debate about whether he has fostered an atmosphere that allows hate and anti-Semitism to flourish. Jewish supporters of the president — including many top Republican donors — say the doubts about the president’s commitment to fight anti-Semitism are unfair. “It’s the usual split in the Jewish community,” said Fleischer, who did not support Trump in the presidential election but said he might do so next time. is also a fundamental value.”Lisa Spies, a prominent Jewish Republican fundraiser, said conservative Jewish donors have been heartened not only by the president’s policies but by the public display of faith by Ivanka Trump. People respect that.”But President Trump’s rhetoric has driven some Republican Jewish donors away from the party.

Source: Washington Post October 29, 2018 17:48 UTC