'As American Jews, we are proudly disloyal to President Trump and the white nationalism he enables and emboldens'
The Democratic Majority for Israel also condemned Trump's disloyalty comments, suggesting such language could lead to violence against Jewish people.
"False charges of disloyalty over the centuries have led to Jews being murdered, jailed and tortured. This kind of cruel rhetoric inflames antisemitic passions and can lead to violence."
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