The Schmooze

‘The Daily Show’ Explains Why Donald Trump is Really Jewish

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By Maia Efrem December 10, 2015

Dear Republican Presidential candidates,

Netflix and chilling to “Schindler’s List” won’t appeal to Jewish voters — they’re much too sophisticated for that.

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In a hilarious bit, “Daily Show” senior Jewish correspondent Adam Lowitt replayed the most awkward moments from the candidates’ address to the Republican Jewish Coalition and explained which American minority the Republicans actually like. Oh, and why Donald Trump is actually Jewish.

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Maia Efrem is the former research editor and assistant to the editor and was also responsible for the Forward’s annual Salary Survey. Previously she served as the editor of Blognik Beat, a blog written by students who emigrated from or have ties to the Former Soviet Union. Maia is a graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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