Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing

Kaploun, a Hasidic rabbi, Miami-based businessman and longtime political operative close to Trump, would be the first Hasidic Jew to serve in the role if confirmed.

Donald Trump and Yehuda Kaploun light a candle during an Oct. 7 remembrance event at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida on Oct. 07, 2024.

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ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 05:39

Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing

Kaploun, a Hasidic rabbi, Miami-based businessman and longtime political operative close to Trump, would be the first Hasidic Jew to serve in the role if confirmed.

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Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing

Kaploun, a Hasidic rabbi, Miami-based businessman and longtime political operative close to Trump, would be the first Hasidic Jew to serve in the role if confirmed.

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