July 31st 2024.
In a recent radio interview with WABC, former President Donald Trump once again displayed his tendency to traffic in antisemitism and anti-Blackness. During the interview, which took place on July 30, Trump made several disparaging comments about Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, first gentleman Doug Emhoff. Trump claimed that Harris hates Jews and referred to Emhoff as a "crappy Jew."
According to the Associated Press, Trump also accused Harris of being uncomfortable during her meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He went on to say, "You can see the disdain. No. 1, she doesn't like Israel. No. 2, she doesn't like Jewish people. You know it, I know it, and everybody knows it, and nobody wants to say it."
Trump's behavior has caused concern, especially in light of his past associations with neo-Nazis. It seems that he is now resorting to throwing any and every insult at Harris in the hopes that it will resonate with his base. As Jelani Cobb wrote in The New Yorker, Trump is struggling to find ways to attack Harris, as she is a new figure in the political landscape.
The former president's remarks have sparked outrage and condemnation from many, including journalist Jacob N. Kornbluh and political commentator Tom Watson. Kornbluh shared the radio interview on Twitter, while Watson warned that Trump's derogatory comments about Emhoff, who is Jewish, will not bode well for him. Emhoff has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past and has been a valuable asset to the Harris campaign.
In response to Trump's hateful rhetoric, James Singer, a spokesperson for the Harris campaign, issued a statement. "America is better than the fear, hate, and despicable insults of Donald Trump," Singer said. "Vice President Harris believes Americans want a president who unites our country instead of divides it, uses the power of the presidency to help families instead of hurt them, and has a vision for our future instead of taking us backward."
During the interview, Trump also repeated his previous comments about Jewish voters who support Democrats. He stated, "If you're Jewish, if you vote for a Democrat, you're a fool, an absolute fool. They have let Jewish people down since Obama at a level that nobody could believe." He also claimed that Harris dislikes Jewish people and Israel even more than Biden does.
The interview was conducted by Sid Rosenberg, who has a history of making controversial and offensive comments. In 2001, he was fired from Don Imus' radio show for making derogatory remarks about tennis legend Serena Williams and the Williams sisters. Despite this, Imus later rehired him. Rosenberg and Trump went on a rant targeting Emhoff, with Rosenberg calling him a "crappy Jew" and a "horrible Jew."
While Emhoff's office did not release a statement, he has been a crucial asset to the Harris campaign. He has been a vocal critic of Trump and has been actively campaigning for Harris. In contrast to former First Lady Melania Trump, Emhoff has been described by ex-Harris staffer Rachel Palmero as a true partner to Harris and an asset to the campaign.
"Mr. Emhoff and Vice President Harris are true partners in every sense of the word," Palmero said. "His support for the vice president fuels the fight for gender equity in a way that will shape future generations. The second gentleman is a significant asset to the campaign - which is why we are seeing him hitting the trail and galvanizing people across the country."
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