In a diplomatic grenade thrown across the Atlantic, the Trump administration is reportedly discussing granting asylum to Jewish people from the UK, citing a rise in antisemitism under the Labour government.

Trump’s lawyer, Robert Garson, claimed the UK is "no longer safe" for Jews, a statement that has infuriated British officials. Critics view the proposal as a political stunt designed to embarrass Prime Minister Keir Starmer while appealing to Trump’s evangelical base. However, for some in the Jewish community feeling besieged by rising hate crimes, the offer—however cynical—resonates with a genuine fear for the future.