Trump signs Executive Order to treat Jews as a PROTECTED CLASS on campuses

PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNS 

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO 

COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM

He Vowed To ‘Crush The Monstrous Evil’ Of Anti-Semitism Wherever It’s Found In The U.S.

TruNews,

12 December, 2019

President Donald Trump used the occasion of a Hanukkah party at the White House on Wednesday to sign an executive order broadening the definition of anti-Semitism and instructing government agencies to treat Jews as a protected class on college campuses.

The White House issued a fact sheet regarding the new executive order, which stated, in part:

“President Trump’s order makes it clear that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to anti-Semitic discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. When enforcing Title VI against covered anti-Semitic discrimination, agencies will consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism as well as the IHRA’s contemporary examples.

“The President is also directing Federal agencies to identify other ways the Government can use nondiscrimination authorities to address anti-Semitism. This action further demonstrates the unwavering commitment of President Trump and his Administration to combating all forms of anti-Semitism.c

“In the past few years, there has been a disturbing trend of rising anti-Semitism in the United States. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased in America since 2013, particularly in schools and on college campuses.

“These incidents include horrific acts of violence against Jewish Americans and synagogues in the United States. Earlier this year, 18 Democrat Members of Congress cosponsored legislation in support of the anti-Semitic “Boycott, Divest, Sanctions” (BDS) movement.

In their resolution, these Congressmen and Congresswomen shockingly compared support for Israel to support for Nazi Germany.”

At the ceremony, the president told reporters:

“In a few moments I will sign an Executive Order to combat anti-Semitism. This action makes clear that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act—which prohibits the federal funding of universities and other institutions that engage in discrimination—applies to institutions that traffic in anti-Semitic hate.

“This is a very powerful document that we are signing today. It’s been a very big story over the past number of days when they heard.

“As you know they had almost universal support in Congress and yet they didn’t get it done. This has gone on for years and years. They’ve almost had universal support but there was always a roadblock.

“This year there is no roadblock because I’m doing it myself. It’s much easier. We have support from many in Congress. This is our message to universities: If you want to accept the tremendous amount of federal dollars that you get every year, you must reject anti-Semitism. It’s very simple.

“My administration will never tolerate the suppression, persecution, or silencing of the Jewish people. We have also taken a firm stand against these so-called divestment and sanctions movement, or BDS. You know that very well.”

The president also invoked the mass shooting in Jersey City on Tuesday during the signing ceremony. He said the U.S. will “with one voice” vow to “crush the monstrous evil” of anti-Semitism “whenever and wherever it appears.”

(Photo Credit: The White House)