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Speakers condemn antisemitism and praise Trump at Republican Jewish Coalition summit

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  • The Republican Jewish Coalition held its annual leadership summit in Las Vegas, bringing together officials, activists and attendees ahead of the midterm elections.
  • Speakers including Norm Coleman, Lisa McClain and Leo Terrell called for stronger action against antisemitism and greater security for Jewish communities.
  • The conference also emphasized support for Israel and portrayed President Donald Trump as a strong ally of the Jewish community.

The Republican Jewish Coalition used its annual leadership summit in Las Vegas to turn rising antisemitism and support for Israel into central political themes ahead of the US midterm elections.

We can move this forward, we can do the things that need to be done to ensure a bright future for this country, a bright future for the US-Israel relationship, a bright future for Jews where our kids don't have to worry about being harassed on college campuses

— Norm ColemanThe RJC chairman opened the summit by stressing the political moment and the need to protect the US-Israel alliance.

The weekend gathering at The Venetian Resort brought together lawmakers, activists and officials to discuss security concerns affecting Jewish communities. RJC Chairman Norm Coleman opened the proceedings by stressing the importance of protecting the US-Israel relationship and creating safer conditions for Jewish Americans.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain delivered one of the sharpest warnings, saying Jewish Americans faced targeting, harassment and insults on campuses, in cities and in political debates. She called for accountability from universities and said federal funding should be revoked if schools could not protect their students.

Jewish Americans are being targeted, harassed, and insulted on our campuses, in our cities, and in political debates today

— Lisa McClainThe House Republican Conference chairwoman condemned anti-Jewish hostility.

Leo Terrell, senior counsel to the assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, framed the issue as a national responsibility. He said combating anti-Jewish bigotry required federal oversight and enforcement, while stressing the administration’s commitment to prosecuting civil rights violations and protecting religious freedom.

silence is agreement

— Lisa McClainMcClain called on public officials to respond to antisemitism.

Speakers also discussed the security environment following the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Congressman David Kustoff warned that domestic incidents showed the reach of extremism. Throughout the summit, speakers condemned antisemitism, reaffirmed support for Israel and praised Donald Trump as a historic champion of the Jewish community.

The fight against antisemitism is not just a Jewish issue; it is an American issue

— Leo TerrellThe Justice Department civil rights official described antisemitism as a national concern.
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