Former President Donald Trump received criticism on Monday for appearing to smile while holding a photograph of a man who had been kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th.
In Queens, Trump paid a visit to the gravesite of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson during a remembrance event in New York City.
In a recent post on social media, Ben Shapiro shared that the former president took the time to meet with Yael, Adi, and Roy Alexander. Their son and brother, Edan, who is an American citizen, is currently being held captive by Hamas.
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In Shapiro’s post, he shared a picture of Trump with a smile on his face, holding a poster that depicted one of the victims as being “kidnapped.”
One person expressed their outrage over the event, sharing a photo of a grinning Trump holding up a hostage pic. They characterized the incident as a mere photo op, using strong language to convey their frustration, stating that our pain is nothing more than a photo opportunity for him.
“Why do you guys have to post a picture of Trump smiling like that?” questioned @MikeTysonTiger.
@lak3rsfolife66 jokingly commented on the amusing sight of Trump smiling while holding a picture of a hostage labeled as “kidnapped.”