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Trump Signals Support for Fast-Track U.S. Entry for Jewish Canadians
8/31/2026, 3:15:02 AM
Core Event
The call follows a letter from the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) and more than 50 state legislators, religious leaders and civic figures urging the administration to act on what they describe as a “disproportionate” rise in antisemitic incidents north of the U.S. border.
Background & Context
Canadian officials have publicly acknowledged a surge in antisemitism. The spike follows the Hamas attacks on Israel and has been linked to increased vandalism, intimidation and threats against Jewish schools, synagogues and businesses across Canada.
Data & Statistics
- Nearly 7,000 antisemitic incidents have been reported in Canada, a country of about 41 million people.
- By contrast, the United States, with a population of over 342 million, reported fewer than 6,300 such incidents.
- More than two-thirds of religion-motivated hate crimes in Canada were directed at Jews.
- Approximately 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in relocating to the United States.
Official Statements & Responses
Jason Rapert, NACL founder and president, said the group is pressing Trump to ask Prime Minister Carney directly about “roadblocks” that impede rapid recognition of the plight of Jewish Canadians. Former U.S. ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback co-signed the letter sent to Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and congressional leaders.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Recent data demonstrate that Jewish Canadians are being targeted at a grossly disproportionate rate, while community-based reporting reflects thousands of antisemitic incidents across Canada,” — Jason Rapert, founder and president
- “Antisemitism is a moral evil, and Christians must be willing to stand with our Jewish friends when they face hatred and persecution,” — Jason Rapert, founder and president
