US reportedly considers granting asylum to Jewish people from UK

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarJanuary 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
US reportedly considers granting asylum to Jewish people from UK

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Robert Garson, a lawyer for Donald Trump, has reportedly discussed with the US State Department the possibility of offering asylum in the US to Jewish people from the UK. Garson believes the UK is no longer safe for Jews due to rising antisemitism, citing events like an attack on a Manchester synagogue and antisemitism following the October 7th Hamas attack. He attributes the perceived increase in antisemitism partly to demonstrations against Israel's response in Gaza. Garson claims to have discussed this idea with individuals in the Trump administration, highlighting the British Jewish community's education and English fluency as attractive qualities for potential asylum seekers. The White House has not yet commented on the report.

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United Kingdom

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