In Monsey, New York, a fervent crowd of Orthodox Jews gathered over the weekend to show their support for former President Donald Trump.

As reported for Breitbart, the ultra-religious community rallied with enthusiasm, standing firm for Trump as former President Barack Obama campaigned miles away in Wisconsin, painting a drastically different picture of Trump’s record with Jewish voters.

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Former President Barack Obama speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

While Obama spoke at a Milwaukee rally supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, he took a familiar swing at Trump’s alleged antisemitism.

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Resurrecting the “very fine people” myth, Obama sought to dissuade Jewish voters from supporting Trump by raising long-debunked accusations. Addressing the audience, Obama questioned why anyone would back Trump.

He stated, “Maybe you’re Muslim American or Jewish American and you are heartbroken and furious about the ongoing bloodshed in the Middle East and worried about the rise of antisemitism. Why would you place your faith in somebody who instituted a so-called ‘Muslim ban,’ who sat down for pleasantries with Holocaust deniers, who said that there were ‘very fine people’ on both sides of a white supremacist rally?”

The assertions, widely recognized as false or mischaracterized, painted Trump in a light Orthodox Jewish communities have long rejected. Trump’s so-called “Muslim ban” was, in reality, a travel restriction aimed at countries with known terror threats, not a blanket ban on Muslims.

Similarly, Trump did not seek to meet with Holocaust deniers and had made clear statements condemning white supremacists, saying they should be “condemned totally.”

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Despite Obama’s appeal, Orthodox Jewish communities in Monsey and beyond have continued to show support for Trump.

In Lakewood, New Jersey—another hub of Orthodox life—early voting lines indicated strong turnout, potentially reflecting widespread support for Trump’s policies on Israel and the fight against antisemitism.

Orthodox Jews have appreciated Trump’s staunch support for Israel, as demonstrated by moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and brokering historic peace accords in the region.

Projections suggest Trump could secure at least 30% of the Jewish vote in the upcoming election, which would be a high for a Republican in recent history. Much of this support comes from Orthodox Jewish voters and others prioritizing Israel’s security and a strong stance against antisemitism.

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For Orthodox Jews, Trump’s policies and unwavering stance on critical issues affecting Jewish communities outweigh the rhetoric against him. As Election Day approaches, signs point to a significant block of the Jewish electorate casting their votes in favor of Trump.

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