Trump Accuses Schumer of 'Becoming a Palestinian' and Renouncing Judaism
During an Oval Office meeting, Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his stance on Israel, labeling him as no longer Jewish.
- President Donald Trump claimed that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has 'become a Palestinian' and is 'not Jewish anymore' due to his criticism of Israel.
- The remarks were made during an Oval Office meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martiny, where Trump also criticized Democrats broadly.
- Trump's comments followed Schumer's opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza and his critical stance on the Republican budget proposal.
- The president tied his criticism of Schumer to broader accusations against Democrats for not supporting his policies, including tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.
- This development comes as Trump continues to press Democrats to align with Republican legislative priorities, warning of political consequences if they do not.