Email from Zionist Organization of America   ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA     Trump, Who Received ZOA’s Rarely Given, Highest Theodor Herzl Award, Said, “We Should Condemn People Who Espouse Antisemitism” — JTA Trump: “We Don’t Need Them, We Don’t Like Them” ZOA National President Morton A. Klein presents President Donald Trump with ZOA's Theodor Herzl Award at the ZOA Gala in NYC (December, 2022) By Grace Gilson (January 12, 2026 / JTA) As tensions have risen in the Republican Party over antisemitism within the party, one voice has been notably absent. Now, President Donald Trump, the party’s leader, has weighed in, indicating to The New York Times that he does not approve of antisemites in the party. “No, I don’t. I think we don’t need them. I think we don’t like them,” replied Trump when asked by a reporter whether there was room within the Republican coalition for antisemitic figures. Trump’s commentary on antisemitism within the GOP comes as many top Republican leaders, including Vice President JD Vance, have so far dismissed calls to draw a line against the mainstreaming of antisemitic figures, including Nick Fuentes, in the party. When asked whether he condemned those with antisemitic views in the wide-ranging interview with the Times published Sunday, Trump replied, “Certainly.” The interview took place last week. “Look, if you talk about the antisemitic views, there’s been nobody better for us. As an example, I just got the Israel award, which is the biggest award they give. It was just given to me. First time it was ever given to anybody outside of Israel,” continued Trump, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent announcement that he was nominated for the top Israeli civilian honor. Trump then continued to say that there was “no better president in the history of the world” who has been “stronger or better and less antisemitic” than himself. (A May survey of Jewish American voters found that half believe that Trump is antisemitic.) “I have been the best president of the United States in the history of this country toward Israel. And that’s, by the way, acknowledged by everybody, including the fact that we have peace in the Middle East, and that’s going to hold,” continued Trump. Continue Reading   Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email   DONATE   www.zoa.org   Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2026. All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave 31 B | New York, NY 10017 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice