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Trump's "Shylocks" Remark Ignites Outrage at Iowa Rally

7/4/2025

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At a rally in Iowa, President Trump sparked outrage by using the term "shylocks," an antisemitic slur, while attacking bankers. He insisted he was unaware of its offensive meaning, despite its ties to a controversial Jewish character in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." The White House has remained silent on the incident.

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At a rally in Iowa, President Trump sparked outrage by using the term "shylocks," an antisemitic slur, while attacking bankers. He insisted he was unaware of its offensive meaning, despite its ties to a controversial Jewish character in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." The White House has remained silent on the incident.