Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Friedman warns of rising antisemitism as political force in America

David Friedman, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Israel during Trump's first term, issued a statement responding to recent U.S. election results, warning that "Jew-hatred has become a powerful political movement in the United States." He described it as a cross-party phenomenon being exploited by candidates seeking votes. "This phenomenon won't stop as long as it serves as a path to electoral victory," Friedman stated, calling on Americans to work harder to prevent this trend from defining the country's future. He urged "the silent majority to stop being silent," while expressing continued faith in America's fundamental goodness.