A persistent excuse among Donald Trump supporters for his unwavering loyalty to Israeli priorities is the claim that he’s been unduly influenced by misguided counselors during his political tenure.
But this comforting illusion overlooks a well-documented trail of deep involvement and backing from the Jewish community stretching back over 40 years, originating in ties that predated his political ambitions. This record—from his father’s charitable endeavors to Donald’s own consistent participation in Jewish groups—paints a far less palatable reality for those Trump loyalists who persist in the fantasy that he’s a true “America First” patriot undermined only by disloyal elements within his inner circle.
Before Donald, There Was Fred
The foundation of this relationship begins with the biggest influence in Donald Trump’s life, his father Frederick Christ Trump. As a Brooklyn real estate developer, Fred welcomed plenty of Jewish tenants to his properties. Through these relationships, Fred became a generous donor to Jewish and Israeli causes. He made generous donations to the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, supported Israel bonds, and served as treasurer of an Israeli benefit concert. His involvement was so extensive that some believed he belonged to the Jewish faith.
The elder Trump’s most enduring contribution came in 1956, when he donated land to the Talmud Torah of the Beach Haven Jewish Center in Flatbush, New York. The Center still operates today, offering programs for youth and elderly while maintaining an active synagogue. A plaque in the Beach Haven building reads “Fred C. Trump, Humanitarian: A Sagacious Man Person Deserving of Every Plaudit and Tribute given by Our Community.”......
As it stands, populism on both sides of the pond is merely a vector for advancing Zionist interests. Donald Trump is merely the American frontman for this transnational political operation.
