Trump's son surprised: "I'm half Jewish, I'm a gentile on Shabbat at my sister's""

December 2, 2024   

Eric Trump, the son of the US president-elect, claimed during a recent speech he gave in New York to a group of Orthodox Jewish businessmen that he is "half-Jewish," due to his devout ties to his sister Ivanka Trump, who converted in 2009 and married Jared Kushner, an Orthodox Jew. Jerusalem wants mountain air: These are the vehicles that are banned from entering the city The VINnews website reported that during the event, Eric Trump referred to his involvement in family gatherings and Jewish customs. He jokingly called himself a "Sabbath gentile," and said: "I've been to more Shabbat meals than almost anyone else. I always pressed the elevator button for them on Friday nights." Trump's remarks drew laughter from the audience, who appreciated his lighthearted reference to Shabbat. His claim that he is "half-Jewish," although clearly intended in a symbolic sense, emphasized the close bond he shares with his sister and her family. According to VINnews, Eric Trump's remarks are part of a broader effort by the Trump family to maintain strong ties with Jewish voters and influential groups. Eric Trump, Donald Trump's third son, is a businessman who serves as senior vice president of the Trump Organization. In addition to his business activities, he is involved in philanthropy and focuses primarily on supporting children and promoting educational initiatives. During his father's tenure in the White House, he played a significant role in the family's political campaigns, emphasizing family values ​​and tradition, with a special emphasis on ties to the Jewish community.