Trump uses antisemitic term ‘Shylock’ while defending Sen. Marshall’s lawsuits against his patients over medical bills | CNN Politics

cnn.com·Kit Maher·2026-10-20T04:19:02.147Z
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The article reports that Donald Trump used the term 'Shylock' while defending a senator's medical billing practices, a term critics say carries antisemitic stereotypes about Jews and money. It highlights backlash from the Anti-Defamation League and notes Trump has used the term before, claiming he didn't know it was offensive. The piece emphasizes the sensitivity around political language and its impact on marginalized groups.

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