Trump says Jewish Senator Chuck Schumer 'turned Palestinian' amid remarks at correspondents' dinner
President Donald Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer at a journalists' correspondents' dinner, accusing the senator of 'turning Palestinian.' The remarks were made during an event that raises funds for journalism scholarships and highlights First Amendment press freedoms. The comment sparked discussion about political rhetoric and media relations.
- ▪Trump said Senator Chuck Schumer, who is Jewish, had 'turned Palestinian' during his speech at the annual correspondents' dinner.
- ▪The dinner event is intended to support journalism scholarships and celebrate press freedoms protected by the First Amendment.
- ▪Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, was previously photographed speaking about in vitro fertilization protections at the Capitol.
- ▪The remarks were noted for their political tone and raised concerns about inflammatory language in public discourse.
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Trump says Jewish Senator Chuck Schumer 'turned Palestinian' amid remarks at correspondents' dinnerThe annual event raises money for journalism scholarships and celebrates press freedoms as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.Follow us on GoogleUS Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on protections for access to in vitro fertilization on July 23, 2026 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.(photo credit: TIERNEY L. CROSS/GETTY IMAGES)
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