President Donald Trump made headlines again with his sharp words about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. During a meeting with Ireland’s leader, Trump claimed Schumer is “not Jewish anymore” and has “become a Palestinian.” Critics called the remarks offensive, but supporters say Trump is exposing Schumer’s weak stance on Israel.
Trump has repeatedly mocked Schumer’s Jewish identity, linking him to Palestinians and Hamas. Earlier this year, Trump suggested Schumer would support relocating Palestinians to new communities under a U.S.-led Gaza plan. Conservatives argue Trump is highlighting Schumer’s shift away from backing Israel strongly.
Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in Congress, recently called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu. He accused Netanyahu’s government of hurting peace efforts. Conservatives see this as meddling in an ally’s democracy. Many on the right believe Schumer is siding with critics of Israel instead of standing firm against Hamas.
Schumer claims to support Israel but pushes for a two-state solution, which conservatives say rewards terrorism. His speech blaming Netanyahu and Hamas for stalled peace talks angered Republicans. They argue Schumer ignores Palestinian rejection of past peace deals and downplays Hamas’s role in using civilians as shields.
Liberal Jewish and Muslim groups slammed Trump’s comments as antisemitic and racist. They say using “Palestinian” as a slur dehumanizes people. But conservatives defend Trump, arguing he’s calling out Schumer’s policies, not his heritage. They say Schumer’s criticism of Israel plays into Hamas’s hands.
Trump’s allies say Schumer’s focus on Netanyahu distracts from Biden’s failing Middle East policies. They argue Trump’s strong support for Israel contrasts with Democrats’ wavering commitment. Schumer’s push for a ceasefire, they claim, would let Hamas regroup and endanger Israeli lives.
Schumer has long fought antisemitism but faces backlash from conservatives for his Gaza war criticism. At the Democratic convention, he accused Trump of spreading hate while wearing a pin against Jewish hate. Conservatives say Schumer’s rhetoric undermines Israel’s right to defend itself.
The debate reflects a deeper divide. Conservatives believe Trump’s blunt style exposes the left’s hypocrisy on Israel. They argue Schumer’s calls for elections and ceasefire show Democrats prioritizing politics over security. For Trump’s base, standing with Israel means rejecting weak leadership—and Schumer embodies that weakness.
