ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
Summary
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) criticized the use of the word “shylock” as an antisemitic slur after President Donald Trump used it during a rally. The ADL’s statement did not mention President Trump by name, despite the word being used in his speech supporting Senator Roger Marshall.Key Facts
- President Trump used the term “shylock” at a rally to describe critics of Senator Roger Marshall.
- The term “shylock” refers to a negative Jewish stereotype from Shakespeare’s play *The Merchant of Venice*.
- The ADL said the term is antisemitic, as it promotes harmful stereotypes about Jewish people.
- The ADL’s social media post condemned the term but did not name President Trump.
- Critics said the ADL avoided naming Trump because of his support for Israel and his political influence.
- President Trump falsely claimed Senator Marshall was required by law to sue hospital patients over unpaid bills.
- President Trump had used the term “shylock” before, including during a 2025 rally, where the ADL also expressed concern.
- The ADL previously accepted apologies for using the term when made by other politicians, like Joe Biden in 2014.
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