A new pro-Trump Jewish group has rolled out a billboard campaign across Pennsylvania to encourage Jewish voters to support former President Donald Trump. The organization, Jews for Safety and Security in America, has started with 15 billboards in key areas, with plans to increase the total to 100 before Election Day. Dov Hikind, the founder of the group and a former New York state lawmaker who switched parties last year, confirmed the initiative.
The billboards highlight concerns around antisemitism, Israel, and campus protests. One billboard reads, “Do Jews have a future in America? Only with change. Vote wisely,” while others urge voters to support Israel and combat antisemitism, such as “Support Israel … Vote Trump” and “Stop College Antisemitism … Vote Trump.”
The billboards are located in regions of Pennsylvania with large Jewish populations, including Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, and Bucks counties. A recent poll showed that Jewish voters in Pennsylvania are more likely to support Trump, with 43% in favor, reflecting concerns over antisemitism and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. In comparison, Trump lost the Jewish vote nationally in 2020 by a significant margin.
Trump has made efforts to appeal to Jewish voters by emphasizing his support for Israel. In recent statements, he questioned how Jews could vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, given her stance on Israel.
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