Donald Trump defended himself against accusations of authoritarianism at a rally in Georgia on Monday, telling supporters, “I’m not a Nazi. I’m the opposite of a Nazi.” His remarks came amid heightened tensions in one of the tightest U.S. presidential races in recent history, as both Trump and Democratic rival Kamala Harris campaigned hard in crucial swing states. Trump claimed that Harris’s campaign was unfairly branding his supporters as “Nazis” and called Harris a “fascist” in response.
The exchange followed statements by Trump’s former White House chief of staff, retired General John Kelly, who labeled Trump a “fascist” in a recent New York Times interview. Kelly also revealed that Trump once remarked that “Hitler did some good things too” and allegedly expressed admiration for the loyalty Hitler commanded from his generals. Harris acknowledged Kelly’s comments during a CNN event last week, expressing agreement with his concerns over Trump’s leadership style.
Meanwhile, Doug Emhoff, the Jewish second gentleman and Harris’s husband, delivered a speech in Pennsylvania—a key swing state with a significant Jewish voting bloc—criticizing Trump’s record on antisemitism. Speaking near the site of the Tree of Life synagogue attack, Emhoff warned, “Donald Trump demands loyalty — but he is loyal to nothing but himself. If it suited his personal interests, Trump would turn his back on Israel and the Jewish people on a dime.”
Emhoff urged voters to support leaders committed to fighting antisemitism, emphasizing Harris’s “unwavering” commitment to Israel. “Kamala feels it in her kishkes,” he added, referencing Harris’s strong support for the Jewish community. Emhoff went on to say that, if Harris were elected, he would consider placing a mezuzah at the White House, similar to one installed at the vice president’s residence after her inauguration.
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Like Emh..OFF, I’m Jewish by birth. Unlike him, I’m also Jewish by religion and did not mary a gentile shiksa.
I genuinely feel it my kishkas that Kamala would be Pikuach Nefesh. No further evidence required than the rise of leftist antisemitic attacks in the last four years and lack of Federal response.