Most American Jews don’t feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll finds
Summary
A new poll finds that most American Jewish adults do not feel well supported by either the Democratic or Republican parties, or by President Donald Trump. Many Jewish people are concerned about prejudice against them in the U.S. but feel politically isolated, especially given rising antisemitism and debates over support for Israel.Key Facts
- 63% of American Jewish adults say prejudice against Jewish people is a very serious problem in the U.S.
- Only 15% of Jewish adults feel the Democratic Party supports them very well, while 41% feel it supports them poorly.
- About half of Jewish adults say President Trump and the Republican Party do not support Jewish people well.
- 36% of Jewish adults say supporting Israel is very important to their Jewish identity.
- 26% say support for Israel is somewhat important to their identity.
- The poll surveyed 1,022 Jewish adults, including those religiously Jewish and those Jewish by culture or background.
- Many Jewish Americans feel isolated politically amid growing antisemitism and heated political debates over Israel.
- Jewish adults report discomfort even in left-leaning circles because of their Jewish identity and connections to Israel.
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