Opinion: Trump's arrival at a synagogue in Pittsburgh is a sign of his further fight against anti-Semitism

President Trump’s visit to the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, where an anti-Semitic shooter killed 11 Jews gathered on Saturday, was an important gesture that symbolized national mourning and unity in the face of terrible tragedy. The author writes about this column Fox News Norm Colman, a Republican representing Minnesota in the US Senate from 2003 to 2009 a year. He is the chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

The visit showed President Trump's deep concern for the welfare of the Jewish community of America and followed the long tradition of presidential visits to massacres and natural disasters.

In another gesture of empathy, President Trump ordered flags on federal buildings across the country to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those killed at the synagogue.

The President’s visit to the synagogue in Pittsburgh, accompanied by First Lady Melanie Trump, his daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, was criticized by oppositionists and caused protests in which around 1000 people took part.

“However, I am sure that many American Jews felt, as I did, that the visit by President Trump and members of his family was an acknowledgment that there is no hatred of Jews in our country,” Coleman writes. “President Trump's visit was not unexpected during this painful time. He and the Republican Party as a whole have always condemned anti-Semitism, supported the Jewish community and have been trusted friends and allies of Israel.”

As an American Jew, the author feels pain whenever Jews suffer. “I am grateful for the support and condolences that I received from friends of non-Jews, neighbors and even strangers on the street after the massacre in the synagogue,” the author added.

Coleman is confident that President Trump should be recognized for the support he showed in responding to the synagogue attack. “His strong statements condemning anti-Semitism demonstrated a true understanding of the nature of evil that took these precious lives in Pittsburgh,” writes the politician. “The president recognized anti-Semitism as a poison, which“ must be condemned and resist everywhere and wherever it appears. ”

President Trump sent two senior members of his administration, Jason Greenblatt and Avi Berkovitsa, to Pittsburgh. In addition, the US Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin and Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer accompanied the President and his family on their visit to the synagogue.

According to the author, "Trump realizes a pro-American agenda that goes beyond the framework of the historical diplomatic, intelligence and defense cooperation of our strong and very important strategic alliance with Israel."

President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and deployed the US embassy there. This is what the previous US presidents promised, but they never did.

He adds that "President Trump has deepened and strengthened relations between the United States and Israel, which are so beneficial to both countries."

“This makes it even more painful and disturbing to see the opposition reaction to the Pittsburgh shootings that has filled the mainstream media and social media - a torrent of bitter, hateful, politically motivated rhetoric attempting to pin the blame for the murder of 11 American Jews on our president.” - writes the chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Anti-Semitism is not new. It is one of the oldest hatreds in the world and has caused the death of millions of people. And he still destroys today.

Although the attack in Pittsburgh is the most massive anti-Semitic attack in the United States, this is not the first such deadly incident. Between 1990 and 2015, the year 12 was killed as a result of six anti-Semitic attacks. And there were still many anti-Semitic attacks, as a result of which American Jews were injured, but, fortunately, are still alive.

These terrible attacks did not start when Donald Trump became president. Pretending that he is somehow responsible for anti-Semitism in America, it is much more difficult to resist the hatred of the Jews and stop it.

Anti-Semitism is not a feature of the Republican Party or the fundamental right. It also does not occur among Democrats and other independent candidates.

Anti-Semitism develops in extreme conditions, where neo-Nazis and progressive left radicals live, and religious, racial, and ethnic prejudices sow hatred of "others."

When left-wing organizations, such as Bend the Arc and J Street, try to accuse President Trump of dying in Pittsburgh, they contribute to hate and separation precisely when compassion and unity are needed.

Unfortunately, we cannot go back and erase the terrible events that turned the Tree of Life Synagogue into a crime scene. But we can come together as Americans—Jews and non-Jews alike—to speak with one voice and act with one goal: to condemn anti-Semitism in unison and stop it from destroying lives.

Synagogue attack happened Saturday morning, when people gathered there for the ceremony. According to media reports, the shooter entered the building and, shouting anti-Semitic slogans, began to shoot. When the police arrived at the scene, a shootout ensued. Later, the attacker surrendered to law enforcement. As a result, 11 people died, six more, including four policemen, were injured.

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