This is the Forward’s coverage of U.S. president Donald Trump and his relationship to the Jewish community.
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Fast Forward Congressman Deutch: Firing James Comey Was A Disgraceful Abuse Of Power
Not since President Nixon have we seen such a disgraceful abuse of power and attack on the integrity of our system of justice. During one of the most important national security investigations of our time, FBI Director James Comey’s firing is a blatant attack on the independence of the Justice Department. This behavior — firing…
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Fast Forward Should Trump Visit Palestinian Model City Of Rawabi?
Former Israel ambassador Dan Shapiro is urging President Trump to make a stop at Rawabi, the new gleaming middle class Palestinian city outside Ramallah, when he visits the Holy Land later this month. Idea: Aides say on his trip, Trump wants to highlight “efforts to unlock the potential of the Palestinian economy.” He should visit…
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Fast Forward Why Trump Rejected Invite To Visit Israel On Six-Day War Anniversary
President Trump turned down an Israeli invitation to bump his Israel visit to June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War out of a desire to seem nonpartisan on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Saudi newspaper Al-Hayat reported, according to Haaretz. Moving the trip was also out of the question because Trump planned…
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News Will Synagogues Bicker More Now That Trump’s Urging Clergy To Talk Politics?
In a Rose Garden ceremony on Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that may unleash a new wave of political battles inside American synagogues. “You are now in a position where you can say what you want to say,” said the president, adding in his address to a group of conservative religious leaders…
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Food Trump Takes Bite Out Of School Lunch Reforms And Former White House Chef Bites Back
After Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue joined students at an elementary school cafeteria in Leesburg, Virginia, on Monday and signed away some of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2010 school lunch reforms, former White House Chef Sam Kass registered his outrage. “Considering the deeply struggling farm economy, that climate change is making it harder to grow…
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Community I Asked Trump To Bomb Syria — And I Regret It.
Recently, I signed a letter, circulated by a rabbi whom I revere, who will, I think, be remembered as one of the important rabbis of our generation. I was in august company; the letter was also signed by deeply respected teachers and colleagues. Immediately, equally respected colleagues and friends sent emails asking (in more polite…
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Fast Forward ‘Alt-Right Platform’ Breitbart Denied Permanent Congressional Press Credentials
Breitbart News’ application for permanent congressional press passes was denied on Tuesday, the Atlantic reported. The right-wing news outlet, once described by its former editor Stephen Bannon as the “platform” of the “alt-right,” has been seeking credentials for months. The Standing Committee of Correspondents of the Senate Press Gallery voted to table Breitbart’s application —…
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Israel News What Do Israelis Think Of Jared And Ivanka?
American Jews have a fraught relationship with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Whatever pride they feel in the Jewish couple in the White House is tempered by the fact that most of them voted against President Trump and oppose the administration’s policies. In Israel the feeling is much less complicated. “For us it is like…
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