Trump claims ignorance of antisemitic implications of used terms
TL;DR
President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term 'shylock' is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech, despite its history as a stereotype about Jews; the Anti-Defamation League criticized his use of the term, highlighting ongoing issues with antisemitic language and stereotypes in the U.S.
Topics:nationpolitics#anti-defamation-league#antisemitism#donald-trump#offensive-stereotypes#politics#shylock
- Trump says he didn’t know this word he used is antisemitic: ‘Never heard it that way’ AL.com
- Trump says he didn’t know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic AP News
- Trump uses antisemitic slur in remarks promoting his 'big, beautiful bill' NBC News
- Trump says he had ‘never heard’ Shylock as an anti-semitic term after using it at rally CNN
- Trump says he didn't know term he used in speech is considered antisemitic CBS News
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