Key facts
- 63% of Jewish adults consider prejudice against Jewish people an extremely or very serious problem in the U.S.
- Only 15% of Jewish adults believe the Democratic Party supports Jewish people in the U.S. extremely or very well.
- About half of Jewish adults feel President Trump and Republicans do not support Jewish people in the U.S. well.
- 38% of U.S. adults overall consider prejudice against Jewish people an extremely or very serious problem.
- 77% of Jewish adults believe there is more prejudice against Jewish people compared to three years ago.
A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that a majority of Jewish adults in the United States feel unsupported by both major political parties and President Donald Trump. This sentiment arises at a time when many in the Jewish community express significant concern about rising antisemitism.
The survey of 1,022 Jewish adults found that 63% consider prejudice against Jewish people to be an extremely or very serious problem in the U.S. However, few believe either the Democratic or Republican parties are effectively supporting the Jewish community. Only 15% of Jewish adults feel the Democratic Party offers strong support, with 41% stating the party offers little to no support. Perceptions of support from President Trump and the Republican Party are similarly low, with about half of Jewish adults feeling they do not receive adequate support.
This feeling of political isolation is particularly acute for Jewish Democrats, who form the majority of Jewish voters. Many, like Yahm Levin, a Democrat from Los Angeles, feel uncomfortable in progressive circles due to criticism of Israel. Max Sacher, a Jewish Republican, expressed feeling politically lost, questioning Trump's diplomatic approach to Iran. Despite these concerns, Jewish voters overwhelmingly identify as Democrats, with 66% voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and 33% for Trump in the 2024 election, according to AP VoteCast.
The poll also highlights a divergence in views between Jewish adults and the general U.S. population regarding antisemitism and support for Israel. While 77% of Jewish adults perceive an increase in prejudice against Jewish people over the past three years, only 38% of all U.S. adults share this level of concern. Furthermore, more U.S. adults than Jewish adults believe Trump is highly supportive of Jewish people. Notably, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a critic of Israel, is viewed more favorably by Jewish adults than either Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or President Trump.