Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted an image of rival Hillary Clinton alongside $100 bills and a Jewish star bearing the words “most corrupt candidate ever!”, prompting outrage and bafflement on social media. Donald Trump again plays to the white supremacists,” wrote Erick Erickson, a conservative radio host who has been critical of Trump. Critics said the image featuring the star harked back to centuries-old anti-Semitic stereotypes, such as the belief that Jews are greedy. “A Star of David, a pile of cash, and suggestions of corruption. “Just saw #DonaldTrump’s Star of David tweet.

Source: Washington Post July 02, 2016 20:48 UTC