Israel Will Cease to Exist Within Two Years If I Lose” – Trump Warns Ahead of 2024 Election

Former President Donald Trump has warned that Israel could face extinction within two years if he loses the race to Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s comments, which he made during a recent campaign rally, have sparked controversy and drawn attention to his concern over his polling numbers among Jewish-American voters.

Trump expressed his frustration with the level of support Harris appears to have from Jewish voters, claiming that their backing of Democratic candidates could have dire consequences for Israel. “If I don’t win this election, the Jewish community will play a significant role in that. If 40% or even 60% of people are voting for the enemy, Israel, in my opinion, will cease to exist within two years,” Trump said to the crowd.

He did not cite a specific poll, but pointed to data showing that Harris has stronger support among Jewish voters, suggesting that a win for her could be detrimental to the future of Israel. A Pew Research survey recently indicated that Jewish voters favor Harris over Trump by 65% to 34%, reinforcing his concerns.

Trump has long been vocal about his disappointment with his share of the Jewish vote, having garnered less than 30% in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. His campaign has since made a concerted effort to appeal to Jewish voters, particularly in battleground states like Pennsylvania, which has a significant Jewish population. In 2020, President Joe Biden narrowly won Pennsylvania by 81,000 votes, with over 400,000 Jewish residents in the state.

In response to Trump’s remarks, Harris campaign spokesperson Morgan Finkelstein criticized the former president for his past associations with individuals accused of antisemitism, further deepening the political divide.

Despite these accusations, Trump has consistently denied any claims of antisemitism, often highlighting his close ties to his Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner. His remarks come on the heels of a summit in Washington aimed at addressing antisemitism, where Trump reiterated his support for Israel and the Jewish community.