A historic meeting took place at the White House this week, as a delegation of Hasidic Jewish leaders from New York and New Jersey sat down with former President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. It was the first time in almost 50 years that a group of Orthodox clergy had been hosted by the executive mansion. Trump, who has long cultivated strong ties with the Orthodox community, used the occasion to highlight shared values and discuss issues ranging from religious freedom to economic opportunities for the region. The gathering underscored the enduring influence of the Hasidic community in Washington and the political weight they continue to wield.
WASHINGTON — A group of Hasidic Jewish community leaders from New York and New Jersey met with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House Thursday, the first such gathering at the executive mansion in nearly five decades. Trump, who boasts strong support among the Orthodox community, welcomed his guests into the...
