Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA
The US Justice Department touted the event on its website with a link to a Zionist Organization of America registration page that solicits donations to become an event co-sponsor.
The Trump administration's antisemitism czar, Leo Terrell, is set to visit a Michigan synagogue, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, in Southfield for a Justice Department event. The event, which doubles as a fundraiser for the state's chapter of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), comes weeks before the midterm elections. Terrell is attending on behalf of the Department of Justice and is set to speak with Mort Klein, the national head of ZOA.
The event aims to combat hate, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and racism. ZOA is a hawkish pro-Israel organization that supports the West Bank settlement movement and Israeli right-wing government policies. The synagogue, however, emphasizes that co-sponsoring the event does not imply endorsement of any political candidate.
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