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Trump defends use of 'shylock' term at rally

Trump defends use of ‘shylock’ term at rally amid antisemitism claims

President Donald Trump has defended his use of the term "shylock" at a rally this week, saying he is unaware it is considered antisemitic by some people.

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Trump says he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic

Shylock refers to the villainous Jewish moneylender in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” who demands a pound of flesh from a debtor.

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Trump criticized for using antisemitic 'Shylock' to describe bankers

Shylock is a Jewish money lender in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." The term, shorthand for loan shark, has long been considered offensive.

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Why 'Shylock' is antisemitic

And that’s what happened. Shylock’s character echoed broader European antisemitic ideas, portraying Jews as alien, dangerous ...

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Jewish Leaders Denounce Trump’s Use of Centuries-Old Trope

The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, also criticized Mr. Trump’s use of the word. “The term ‘Shylock’ evokes ...

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Trump uses antisemitic slur in speech promoting his bill, says he wasn't aware of its meaning

The name “Shylock” derives from the name of the antagonist in William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” Shylock, a Jew, ...

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