Jewish Dems: Trump Promised to be a Dictator on Day One, and Today is Day One
WASHINGTON – Shortly after the inauguration of President Trump, Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), released the following statement:
“Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to be a ‘dictator on day one’ and for once, he is fulfilling his promise. Today is Day One, and President Trump is starting to take action to deprive Americans of their constitutional right of birthright citizenship, roll back environmental protections, lay the groundwork for mass deportations and detentions, and consolidate his power over the Executive Branch.
“We strongly support President Biden’s final actions issuing pardons because we know Donald Trump is driven by political vengeance and retribution. He has made no secret of his disdain for our democratic institutions and the rule of law. His pledge to pardon convicted January 6 insurrectionists is a disturbing sign of what’s to come, where the rule of law will be apparently determined only by complete loyalty to Donald Trump.
“As Donald Trump threatens the values and priorities of the vast majority of Jewish Americans, we are committed to defending democracy and freedoms, pursuing equal justice under the law, and holding the Trump administration and MAGA extremists in Congress accountable for their actions.”
Today, Halie spoke with i24 News about the inauguration of President Trump and the legacy of President Biden, from the perspective of Jewish Americans: link.