Tucker in Tears!!! How are Jews/Israel aligning with Trump/conservatives Thought for 22s American Jews (as voters) have shown a modest but notable rightward shift toward Trump and conservatives, though they remain overwhelmingly Democratic overall. In the 2024 election, Trump captured roughly 26–35% of the Jewish vote nationally—the highest share for any Republican presidential candidate since the 1980s (per Pew Research and Republican Jewish Coalition analyses). This represented a 6–15 point swing toward Republicans compared to recent cycles, with Harris/Biden-era Democrats still winning 66–79% depending on the poll. rjchq.org The shift was heavily concentrated among Orthodox Jews, who make up about 9–10% of U.S. Jews but voted for Trump at rates of 74% or higher. Non-Orthodox Jews (Reform, Conservative, unaffiliated) stayed firmly Democratic (70–84% for Harris). Frequent synagogue attendees and more religiously observant Jews also leaned more Republican. jewishelectorateinstitute.org Post-2024 polls (into 2025) show continued resistance among the broader Jewish community to many Trump policies, with majorities opposing various executive actions. However, the Republican Jewish Coalition and others highlight record GOP identification (31% in Pew data) and gains in swing districts. jewishvoters.org Key Drivers for the Partial ShiftPost-Oct. 7, 2023 antisemitism surge: Many Jews cited campus protests, left-wing anti-Israel rhetoric, and perceived Democratic hesitation on combating antisemitism as reasons for reevaluating. Israel security: Trump's first-term moves (Abraham Accords, Jerusalem embassy, Golan recognition, Iran pressure) built credibility; concerns about Biden/Harris Iran policy and Gaza handling accelerated the move. Cultural/denominational factors: Orthodox communities align more with conservative values on social issues, education, and traditionalism. This is not a full realignment—Jews are still ~2.4% of the U.S. population and a core Democratic constituency—but it's the clearest movement in decades outside the Orthodox world. commentary.org Israel (State and Public Opinion) Shows Strong Alignment with Trump/ConservativesIsraeli Jews and the Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu have aligned closely with Trump and the Republican approach:Public opinion in Israel: Multiple 2024–2026 polls show high favorability. 73–79% of Jewish Israelis rate Trump as "above average" or "one of the best" U.S. presidents for Israel's interests (Jewish People Policy Institute data). Right-wing Israelis are near-unanimous in support. Pre-election polls had Israelis preferring Trump over Harris/Biden by 44–58% to 25–30%. jppi.org.il Government-to-government ties: Netanyahu and Trump maintain very close coordination (daily calls reported in some periods). Trump's second term has featured strong military/diplomatic backing on Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and regional threats, building on first-term achievements. While there have been tactical differences (e.g., on Iran war aims or Gaza endgame), the overall partnership is described as exceptionally tight. timesofisrael.com Israeli right-wing voters and coalition parties view Republicans as the more reliable pro-Israel party, with Trump's "America First" but firmly pro-Israel stance resonating.

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