‘APPALLED’

Jewish Cemetery in Grand Rapids Vandalized Ahead of Trump Rally: Report

The Michigan Jewish Dems said gravestones at the Ahavas Israel cemetery were vandalized with pro-Trump messages.

Headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Grand Rapids were reportedly vandalized with pro-Trump messages just hours before the president’s rally in the Michigan city. “We are appalled and outraged by the desecration of Ahavas Israel cemetery in Grand Rapids, a year after the city’s reform synagogue was vandalized with antisemitic imager, and on the day Donald Trump is slated to close his campaign with a rally in Grand Rapids,” the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus said in a statement. “Make no mistake, this heinous act was committed on the eve of the 2020 election to send an intimidating message to the president’s opponents, and particularly Jewish voters.” Photos posted to social media by the group showed several gravestones defaced with large red letters spelling out “Trump” and “MAGA.” The Anti-Defamation League in Michigan said it was “appalled” and vowed to investigate the desecration with community members and authorities.