Trump blames Obama era for rising anti-Semitism in the US, compares current climate to ‘Germany in 1938’ - Anadolu Ajansı

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that anti-Semitism in the United States "started, I would say, during Barack Hussein Obama’s run," likening the current climate to Germany in the 1930s.

Asked how alarmed he is by the rise of anti-Semitism and what can be done about it, Trump said: "I’m amazed to see it. I never thought this. This is like Germany in 1938, or whatever. It’s like crazy what’s going on."

"That’s when it started, and it’s continuing, and it’s pretty shocking to me. I’m very surprised," he added.

Asked whether his view of Israel has changed and whether he is still the most pro-Israel president ever, he answered: "Well, I am."

Trump also said that he does not understand Jewish American voters' support for Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-sayed over the Republican candidate.

"It’s not even understandable. It’s a tough group to get," he said.

He also claimed that he is popular among Israelis, adding: "In Israel, I’m at 99% ... I’m the most popular person."

"I’m very much Israel inclined," he said.