Commentator Calls Donald Trump “First Jewish President” at White House Hanukkah Reception

On December 16, 2025, at a White House Hanukkah celebration in Washington, conservative commentator Mark Levin called U.S. President Donald Trump “our first Jewish president,” remarking on his support for Israel and Jewish Americans. The comment was made during a public reception attended by guests and Trump administration officials. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Levin said he had first used the phrase about Trump years earlier and reiterated it while speaking at the event, later noting Trump as “the first Jewish president to serve two non‑consecutive presidencies.” President Trump responded in a manner that acknowledged Levin’s statement. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Reporters noted that the characterization of Trump as a “Jewish president” was framed by those comments at the event and sparked attention and discussion online. Trump has hosted and spoken at the Hanukkah celebration and expressed support for Jewish Americans and Israel during the event. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}