In Hanukkah greeting, Trump pledges ‘love and support’ to Pittsburgh victims
US president laments that Jews across the world ‘continue to face many different forms of violence, hatred, and bigotry’
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday sent greetings to the world’s Jews on the first day of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, while pledging “love and support” for the victims of an attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue in October.
“Melania and I send our warmest greetings to our Jewish brothers and sisters in the United States, in Israel, and around the world celebrating Hanukkah,” Trump, whose daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner are Jewish, said in a statement.
“We remember all those from the Tree of Life —- Or L’Simcha Congregation — whose lives were tragically taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this past October,” he said of the shooting attack in which 11 Jews were killed.
“As one Nation, we pledge our continued love and support for the victims, their families, and the community, and we pray that the victims’ families find some measure of peace and comfort during this holiday season.”
This week, Jews around the world will celebrate the miracles of Hanukkah. @FLOTUS Melania and I send our very best wishes for a blessed and Happy Hanukkah! https://t.co/LrnGcc86w4 pic.twitter.com/Kdjeyvkzmb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2018
Despite the festive occasion, Trump noted that Jews “continue to face many different forms of violence, hatred, and bigotry” worldwide.
Every year, the White House lights a giant menorah over the festival’s eight days, which begins on evening of December 2 and will last until December 10.
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