Trump Shares Initiative for Fast Immigration Path for Canadian Jews Amid Antisemitism Rise

Former U.S. President Donald Trump shared a report on Truth Social advocating for a swift, legal immigration pathway for Canadian Jews facing a surge in antisemitism. Community leaders report that over 2,000 Jews have already expressed interest in relocating to the United States.

The initiative is being promoted by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL), which has appealed to the U.S. government following reports of thousands of antisemitic incidents in Canada. NACL President Jason Rapert urged Trump to directly pressure Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding obstacles faced by Jews seeking to move to the U.S. due to safety concerns.

Over 50 lawmakers, clergy, and public figures, including former Ambassador Sam Brownback, signed the appeal. They are requesting the administration direct the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to develop a rapid response for Jewish families wishing to leave Canada. Rapert cited data indicating nearly 7,000 antisemitic incidents in Canada, a country of approximately 41 million people, compared to fewer than 6,300 in the U.S., which has over 342 million residents.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the challenges faced by the Jewish community in June, stating that Canada's civil covenant is failing them and that over two-thirds of religiously motivated hate crimes target Jews. Community leaders attribute the interest in immigration to recent acts of violence, vandalism, shootings at schools, and synagogue arsons since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

The proposal suggests coordinating the reception of families with local governments, Jewish organizations, and churches. "Antisemitism is a moral evil, and Christians must be prepared to stand with our Jewish friends as they face hatred and persecution," Rapert stated. Oklahoma has been identified as a potential primary destination, with Governor Kevin Stitt expressing willingness to legally welcome Jewish families from Canada. Alex Gray, former NSC official, noted Oklahoma's history of assisting asylum seekers and its readiness to host them, attributing the initiative partly to the Canadian government's perceived inaction on antisemitism. Nebraska is also considering joining the effort to provide a legal and expedited immigration route for concerned Jewish families.