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'Never heard that': Donald Trump says he's unaware 'shylock' is considered anti-Semitic; faces backlash - Times of India

US President Donald Trump faced backlash after using the term 'Shylock' during a rally, unaware of its anti-Semitic connotations. Critics condemned his use of the term, which comes from a character in Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice known for being a Jewish moneylender. The Anti-Defamation League and other organizations expressed concern over Trump's choice of words.

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