US Elections

US election 2020: Get the latest news, comments and analyses on the battle between US President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

Funeral service for the former U.S. President George H.W. Bush in Washington

'Not the outcome we hoped for': Former US presidents react to election results

Former presidents unite in response to Trump's 2024 win, urging Americans to extend 'good faith' across political divides.

07/11/2024

Trump doesn't include Jews while thanking a ‘historic coalition’ for his election

In his victory speech, Trump hails a diverse voter coalition, from Black to Muslim Americans, while Jewish voters stand apart.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
07/11/2024

American Jews across ideologies, battleground states react to second Trump presidency

From campus safety to Israel policy, Jewish Americans share hopes and fears for the future as some celebrate victory while others vow to "get louder."

If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out

If the Jewish community is going to insist that the tent be big enough to include unapologetic Trumpers but exclude earnest, nonviolent critics of the Israeli government, I don’t want to be in it.

By LARRY YUDELSON/JTA
06/11/2024
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the Trump tower

Netanyahu speaks to Trump about Iran after election victory

“The prime minister congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel's security,” Netanyahu’s office stated.

The liberal camp in the US must undertake a deep self-examination

The failure of the Democratic campaign—based on the delegitimization of Trump and an optimistic outlook without concrete policy proposals—reveals a profound flaw in the Democratic Party’s vision.

By DR. DAVID BARAK-GORODETSKY
06/11/2024
 World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in NY

Jewish organizations offer congratulations, concerns as Trump elected 47th president of US

The World Jewish Congress and the Combat Antisemitism Movement congratulated Trump on winning the elections.

Donald Trump wins US 2024 presidential election

Trump said God spared his life for a reason, to "save our country and to restore America to greatness."

Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor

Stein, 58, is a centrist Democrat who is the son of a prominent civil rights lawyer.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
06/11/2024

Behind the ballot: Jewish residents of Queens share their voting intentions

We spoke with several residents in Queens' predominantly Jewish neighborhoods to understand their motivations and concerns ahead of Election Day.

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