A recent survey conducted by the American Jewish Committee revealed that a majority of Jewish Americans intend to vote to reelect President Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. According to the 2024 Survey of American Jewish Opinion, conducted from March 12 to April 6, 61% of respondents expressed their preference to vote for President Biden, while only 23% favored Trump. Comparing these results to the 2020 election, it was noted that Biden saw a slight decrease in support while Trump saw a marginal increase.
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Furthermore, the survey highlighted that 49% of respondents believed President Biden would be more effective in improving U.S.-Israel relations compared to Trump’s 25%. A majority of participants (85%) also stated that supporting Israel is very or somewhat important since Oct. 7. Additionally, the survey revealed concerns about antisemitism, with 93% acknowledging it as a serious or somewhat of a problem in the U.S, with 87% agreeing that it has increased since Oct. 7. In addressing this issue, 55% believed that President Biden is better equipped to combat antisemitism, in contrast to 20% favoring the Republican candidate.
President Biden has faced pressure to address antisemitism and criticism of his approach towards Israel, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Trump has accused Biden of neglecting Israel and has been critical of the President’s response to antisemitism and recent war protests. However, the survey findings indicated that a majority of Jewish Americans approve of President Biden’s performance, with 56% expressing strong approval or some level of approval, compared to 40% who disapprove.
