Watch full video: Trump abruptly stops talking, calls doctor during White House Hanukkah event

US President Donald Trump warned that Congress is “becoming antisemitic” while addressing a White House Hanukkah celebration, saying Israel’s influence in Washington has declined in recent years. Trump reiterated his support for Jewish Americans and Israel, criticised progressive lawmakers, and expressed concern over growing hostility toward the Jewish state. He also condemned attempts to downplay Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack and denounced the deadly assault on a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Australia. The remarks came during a reception dominated by Republican supporters, where Trump also highlighted his record on Israel and vowed continued action against antisemitism at home and abroad.