Trump's Rhetoric Fuels Surge in Islamophobia and Antisemitism, Christie Claims
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie partly blames Donald Trump for the rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in the country, stating that Trump's language has emboldened others to act hatefully. Christie also mentioned that intolerance has been prevalent not only with Trump but also among university professors. There has been a recent increase in antisemitic incidents on college campuses, including Jewish students being forced to hide during pro-Palestinian protests. At the same time, there has been an uptick in Islamophobic attacks. Christie, who is positioning himself as a contender in the 2024 GOP contest, believes he has a chance and plans to stay in the race until the convention.