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Donald Trump says Jewish people who vote for Democrats show 'great disloyalty'

US President Donald Trump has categorised Jews who vote for Democrats as uninformed or disloyal as he continues his feud with two Muslim congresswomen.

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump Source: AAP

US President Donald Trump says any Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty".

Trump commented on Tuesday amid his ongoing feud with Democratic congresswomen Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

Trump has taken several steps favoured by Israel while the Muslim lawmakers are outspoken critics of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.

Trump calls Omar a "disaster" for Jews and says he didn't "buy" the tears Tlaib shed on Monday as she discussed the situation.

Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have clashed with colleagues, especially regarding their support of a boycott of Israel over its treatment of Palestians.
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar (AAP) Source: AP

At Trump's urging, Israel last week blocked the pair from entering the country. Israel later agreed to a humanitarian visit for Tlaib to visit her grandmother who lives in the West Bank. Tlaib declined.

Recent polling shows that a majority of Jews identify as Democrats.


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