Folks, I’m sipping my coffee and reading about President Donald Trump’s latest remarks, and I have to say, it’s a wild ride. Trump used the term “Shylock” to defend Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall against criticism over his medical billing practices. Now, I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure that term has some, shall we say, “baggage” to it. The New York Times first reported on Marshall’s practice of suing over 700 patients for outstanding medical bills during his time as an obstetrician-gynecologist, and Trump jumped in to defend him.
The President claimed that Marshall had to go after those patients by law, and that if he didn’t, he’d be breaking the law. He said, “You have to, by law, go after those people, and they made it like, oh, he was some kind of a Shylock-type guy.” Now, I’m not sure what’s more surprising, the fact that Trump used that term or that he thinks it’s a compliment.
Trump has used this term before, back in July 2025, during a rally in Iowa. And, bless his heart, he later claimed he didn’t know it was viewed as antisemitic. He told reporters, “I’ve never heard it that way. To me, Shylock is somebody that’s a money lender at high rates.” I’m not sure what’s more troubling, the fact that he used the term or that he seems to think it’s just a harmless word.
The Anti-Defamation League was not amused, calling Trump’s use of the word “very troubling and irresponsible.” They wrote, “It underscores how lies and conspiracies about Jews remain deeply entrenched in our country. Words from our leaders matter and we expect more from the President of the United States.” I think that’s a fair point, don’t you?
It’s not like this is the first time someone in politics has gotten in trouble for using this term. Back in 2014, former President Joe Biden apologized for using it. You’d think that would be a lesson to everyone, but I guess not.
In conclusion, it’s just another day in politics, folks. Trump says something, people get upset, and we all scratch our heads wondering what he meant to say. As I finish my coffee, I’m left thinking that maybe, just maybe, our leaders should stick to the script and avoid using terms that have, shall we say, “complicated” histories. And that’s a wrap, folks! 🙄
Armchair patriot. Believes in the free market, cold beer, and that there’s always a guy named George behind every CNN segment.
Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
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