President Donald Trump has indicated support for a “Christian-backed plan to help Canadian Jews escape antisemitism,” according to a striking report published by Fox News on Sunday.
The article detailed:Jewish Canadians facing rising antisemitism might have President Donald Trump’s support for an expedited legal pathway into the United States.
Trump shared a report on the plan Sunday with his millions of followers on Truth Social, amplifying the appeal as Christian lawmakers and religious leaders press his administration to act because of a “disproportionate” amount of antisemitic incidents north of the U.S. border.
The National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) founder and President Jason Rapert told Fox News Digital from Israel on Sunday morning that he wants Trump to press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney directly on the perceived “roadblocks” set up against the “quick recognition of the plight” of thousands of Jewish Canadians fearing for their safety.
“We will find out” if Canada is getting in the way of the more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians who have expressed interest in relocating, Rapert said.
“Trump should ask Carney right now,” he added. “Canada should be embarrassed and ashamed of these perceived roadblocks. And we’re trying to rally leaders to take a stand.”
The comments come after the NACL and its partners asked Trump to direct the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to create “lawful, secure, and appropriately expedited pathways” for Jewish Canadians and their immediate family members who face persecution or can credibly demonstrate fears for their safety because they are Jewish.
“For generations, America has served as a refuge for people fleeing religious persecution,” the group wrote in a letter Thursday to Trump. “We urge you to ensure that, consistent with federal law and the security interests of the United States, that door remains open to our Jewish brothers and sisters in Canada who need it today.”
“Recent data demonstrate that Jewish Canadians are being targeted at a grossly disproportionate rate, while community-based reporting reflects thousands of antisemitic incidents across Canada,” Rapert wrote. “These numbers represent more than statistics. They represent families who increasingly question whether they can safely send their children to Jewish schools, worship openly, display their faith publicly, or continue building their lives in communities where they no longer feel secure.”
Canada needs to wake up and stomp out the antisemitic hate that has engulfed the country. When Canadian leaders such as Prime Minister Mark Carney are urged to address the growing problem of Jew hatred, the “plan” is all talk. “Let’s form a committee,” they say, while no concrete action is taken.
“Across our country, antisemitism has surged to levels not seen in the post-war period,” Carney recently acknowledged. “Last year, over two-thirds of all religion-motivated hate crimes were directed at Jewish Canadians who make up only 1% of the population.”
“Last year, the Government announced more than $36 million for projects to help counter violent extremism,” the Prime Minister stated. “This April, we committed an additional $75 million through the Canada Community Security Program… I am pleased to announce the launch and membership of Canada’s new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion… The Council has a clear mission: to combat racism and hate in all their forms.”
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