Trump Faces Backlash Over ‘Shylock’ Remark, Claims Ignorance of Antisemitic Meaning

President Donald Trump is drawing sharp criticism after using the term “shylock” during a speech in Iowa on Thursday night, a word widely recognized as an antisemitic slur. Speaking to reporters early Friday upon his return, Trump asserted he was unaware of the term’s offensive nature, claiming he had “never heard it that way” and understood it merely as a reference to unscrupulous moneylenders.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) swiftly condemned the President’s language, stating that the term “evokes a centuries-old antisemitic trope about Jews and greed that is extremely offensive and dangerous.” The ADL emphasized the significance of leaders’ words, adding, “Words from our leaders matter and we expect more from the President of the United States.” The incident has reignited discussions on the use of historically charged language by public figures and its impact.

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