jaimez, marisa

Mr. Wisner

World History

Period t/th 2nd

Date 2/17/17

Current Event Title

Trump tells Jewish magazine's reporter to
'sit down,' blames anti-Semitism on 'the
other side'
Link to article
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-news-conference-anti-
semitism/index.html

Key Vocabulary from the Article (Define at least 4).

o anti-Semitism- hostility to or prejudice
against Jews.
o racism-prejudice, discrimination, or
antagonism directed against someone of a different
race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.
o Peace-freedom from disturbance; quiet and
tranquility.
o freedom-the power or right to act, speak, or
think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Summary of the Event (at least 3 major points; each point will have its own
paragraph)

A. In response to a question Thursday about threats to Jewish centers nationwide,

President Donald Trump called a Jewish reporter a liar, told him to sit down and later said
anti-Semitism was coming from "the other side."
B.

Trump settled on a reporter who identified himself as Jake Turx, a reporter with Ami
Magazine, which bills itself as "a new standard in Jewish media." Turx prefaced his
 question by saying he did not see evidence the President or his staff were anti-Semitic.
He even mentioned Trump's Jewish grandchildren.

He then launched into the thrust of his question about bomb threats to dozens of Jewish
Community Centers last month.

"What we are concerned about, and what we haven't really heard being addressed, is an
uptick in anti-Semitism and how the government is planning to take care of it," Turx said.

As Turx continued, Trump interrupted, "See, he said he was going to ask a very simple,
easy question, and it's not."

The reporter said, "It's an important one."

"Not a simple question. Not a fair question. OK, sit down. I understand the rest of your
question," Trump said. "So here's the story folks. No. 1, I am the least anti-Semitic person
that you've ever seen in your entire life. No. 2, racism. The least racist person. In fact, we
did very well relative to other people running as a Republican."

Turx raised his hand again and spoke up.

"Quiet, quiet, quiet," Trump replied. "See he lied about -- he was going to get up and ask
a very straight, simple question. So, you know, welcome to the world of the media."

Turx shook his head, and Trump continued as if he himself had been accused of anti-
Semitism, despite Turx's preface.

"But let me just tell you something: I hate the charge. I find it repulsive. I hate even the
question because people that know me and you heard the Prime Minister, you heard
Benjamin Netanyahu, did you hear him, Bibi? He said, 'I've known Donald Trump for a
long time,' and then he said, 'Forget it.' So you should take that instead of having to get up
and ask a very insulting question like that."

C.Later on in the news conference, Sirius XM's Jared Rizzi said, "I'll follow up on my
colleague's question about anti-Semitism. It's not about your personality or your beliefs.
We're talking about a rise in anti-Semitism around the country. Some of it by supporters
in your name. What can you do to deter that?"

Your Opinion of the Event (at least 3 sentences).

My opinion on this event is that trump always has to say something offensive. He doesnt
know how to respect other people. He also seems like a person that only cares about
himself.

Relate your Event to a Historical Event (compare and contrast with current event).
Im comparing mine to hitler because theyre both trying to rule the country, and they
also dont like certain type of people.
 Relate your Event to the a subtheme (at least 3 sentences).
My event is mostly around political because hes the president of the united states. It has
a lot to do with reporters. It was on the news and in the newspaper.

Questions You Have About the Event (4).

How come nobody calls him out when he says rude things?
Does he know that everyone has rights?
How come we cant say insult him without getting in trouble?
Why is he our president?