Donald Trump is at it again with the bigoted Twitter posts. This time, he sent out a tweet attacking Hillary Clinton which consisted of her face imposed over a background of $100 bills and featured a Star of David. But don’t worry, it’s totally not anti-semitic at all. Honest.
Screenshot via The Hill
The image uses a picture of Clinton that has been prominent in her campaign, with the words “History made.” Written on a red six-pointed star are the words “Most Corrupt Candidate Ever!” Granted, he didn’t make the star yellow, but Twitter has been quick to point out the not-so-subtle anti-semitic imagery, as the star clearly resembles the Jewish Star of David.
The Hitleresque image quickly sparked outrage on Twitter. Josh Schwerin, a communications staffer for Clinton’s campaign, wanted to know why the message included a Star of David.
Why is there a Star of David? https://t.co/CMidmfHbjg
— Josh Schwerin (@JoshSchwerin) July 2, 2016
Ana Marie Cox, a political columnist, pointed out that the presumptive GOP nominee’s message wasn’t exactly subtle.
Symbolism here is pretty… unsubtle. https://t.co/VRWun8bnmg
— Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) July 2, 2016
Anti-Trump conservative analysts were quick to respond to Trump’s tweet as well.
Using Star of David symbol with the word “corrupt” -> https://t.co/YWT9vCDQBa
— (((PatrickRuffini))) (@PatrickRuffini) July 2, 2016
19 minutes after Trump’s anti-Semitic dog whistling tweet, and it’s still up. #NewTrump
— (((PatrickRuffini))) (@PatrickRuffini) July 2, 2016
Idiot who panders to bigots tweets antisemitic image suggesting Hillary is bought by Jews (that’s a Star of David). https://t.co/NzLdQF3TOh
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) July 2, 2016
Putting “corrupt” in the Star of David. Totally not anti-Semitic though. #NeverTrump https://t.co/O9fWXnZ1y9
— Kyle Foley (@KFoleyFL) July 2, 2016
Journalists are not letting Trump’s bigoted message go unchallenged either.
Cool Star of David bro https://t.co/1ud2ziDNkn
— David A. Graham (@GrahamDavidA) July 2, 2016
Star of David on a bed of dollars FTW! https://t.co/07LN21lR3C
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) July 2, 2016
Why is there a Star of David where it says “most corrupt candidate ever” ??? https://t.co/MsOJ6m1vjR
— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) July 2, 2016
Responses to Trump’s latest anti-semitic display went on and on, with his message coming through very clear despite his claims that he is not a bigoted piece of shit.
. @realDonaldTrump Was the Star Of David a compromise because you originally wanted the tweet festooned with swastikas and burning crosses?
— Nathan Rabin (@nathanrabin) July 2, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump Why didn’t u use a yellow star like the Nazis u despicable hate monger!
— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@Deanofcomedy) July 2, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump Star of David over $? You really are despicable. Decided against both the Muslim AND Jewish votes, did you?
— Victoria Brownworth (@VABVOX) July 2, 2016
@realDonaldTrump have any relatives of Hitler or Goebbels joined your campaign because the hate propaganda isn’t hidden anymore
— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) July 2, 2016
Following the backlash, Trump deleted his original post and replaced it with a new image that featured a red circle instead of the six-pointed star, before deleting the post altogether.
Screenshot via The Hill
And this guy must have a crystal ball:
You KNOW this is coming in 3…2…1… pic.twitter.com/tiRm0CNe6D
— (((Charles Gaba))) (@charles_gaba) July 2, 2016
Featured image via Gage Skidmore/Flickr
