WATCH: Donald Trump Backer Accuses Press of Selling Out ‘for a Few Shekels’
Anti-Semitism has surfaced at Donald Trump rallies on too many occasions to think it’s a coincidence. The Republican candidate’s backers have shouted “Jew S. A.,” called the press the Nazi slur lügenpresse (lying press) and hoisted signs that appear to mock the Star of David.
Jew-hatred popped up at another event for the Republican nominee this week in Miami, according to footage posted to Twitter by Shane Goldmacher, a reporter with Politico.
Man shouts at press for selling out “for a few shekels” at Trump rally in Miami pic.twitter.com/f4MApeMgxa
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) November 2, 2016
In the encounter, a Trump supporter confronts an unidentified member of the news corp, labeling him a member of the lying press. As the 30-second video ends, the Trump backer accuses the reporter of having sold out “for a few shekels,” a reference to Israel’s currency.
“You’re a shame to your profession,” the man screamed. “You sell out for a few shekels, for a few shekels you sell out.”
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