President Trump stated during a meeting in the Oval Office that Senator Chuck Schumer is no longer considered Jewish, but instead, he claimed that Schumer has become like a Palestinian due to his strong criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump’s remarks were part of a broader criticism of congressional Democrats. Schumer had previously shown strong support for Israel after a series of terrorist attacks, even visiting the country to offer assistance. However, as tensions escalated during the war in Gaza, Schumer became more vocal in his criticism of the Israeli government and called for new elections in 2024. Schumer’s office did not respond immediately to a request for comment on Trump’s remarks.
