Never Again Means Now- President Trump Marks Yom HaShoah with Strong Message Against Antisemitism
In honor of Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a powerful statement reaffirming the moral imperative to remember the horrors of the Holocaust and to confront the alarming resurgence of antisemitism in our time. With the phrase “Never Again Means Now” serving as both a warning and a call to action, President Trump urged vigilance against hatred targeting the Jewish people, both in Israel and around the world.
The statement was released on the annual commemoration held in Israel and by Jewish communities across the globe, during which the memory of the six million kedoshim—Jewish men, women, and children murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators—is solemnly honored. President Trump expressed solidarity with the Jewish nation on this day of mourning, stating that “we remember the innocent lives lost in the Holocaust, the sacred memory of the martyrs, and the enduring legacy of a people who rose from the ashes.”
Throughout his proclamation, President Trump emphasized the significance of Holocaust remembrance not merely as an act of historical reflection, but as a vital tool in the fight against contemporary antisemitism. In recent months, particularly following the horrific massacre carried out by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, there has been a marked increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide, including in the United States. President Trump directly addressed this trend, expressing alarm over threats to Jewish communities and calling on all people of conscience to oppose such hatred.
“In the wake of the October 7 attacks, Jewish Americans and Jews around the world have faced a terrifying rise in antisemitism,” he said. “The phrase ‘Never Again’ must not be an empty slogan. It must be our rallying cry to ensure that the atrocities of the past are never repeated.”
Trump’s remarks come at a time when global awareness of antisemitism has heightened, with violent acts, hateful rhetoric, and disturbing demonstrations seen in various countries. Jewish students on college campuses, synagogues, and other institutions have reported increased threats and harassment, prompting calls for stronger security and legal protections. In light of these concerns, the former president reiterated his administration’s previous actions to combat antisemitism and called on current leaders to continue this effort with determination.
While his statement was political in nature, it also carried a moral and historical weight, rooted in the longstanding American support for Israel and its people. Trump recalled the enduring friendship between the United States and Israel, and he reiterated his belief that the two nations share a bond grounded in shared values, including a commitment to liberty, human dignity, and the defense of innocent life.
He further pointed to the role of Holocaust education in shaping future generations, noting that ignorance and indifference can be dangerous. “Teaching the truth about the Holocaust is essential,” he said. “We must ensure that the next generation understands the depths of evil that humanity is capable of when hatred is left unchecked—and the resilience and faith of the Jewish people who endured.”
As Yom HaShoah ceremonies took place with solemnity and prayer—sirens sounding throughout Eretz Yisrael, bringing life to a standstill as citizens stood in silent remembrance—Trump’s message resonated with the global Jewish community. His words served not only as a condemnation of antisemitism but also as an expression of support and comfort for those who continue to uphold the memory of the kedoshim and defend the safety and dignity of the Jewish people.