Jewish Canadians facing rising antisemitism might have President Donald Trump's support for an expedited legal pathway into the United States.Trump shared a report on the plan Sunday with his millions of followers on Truth Social, amplifying the appeal as Christian lawmakers and religious leaders press his administration to act because of a "disproportionate" amount of antisemitic incidents north of the U.S.border.The National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) founder and President Jason Rapert told Fox News Digital from Israel on Sunday morning that he wants Trump to press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney directly on the perceived "roadblocks" set up against the "quick recognition of the plight" of thousands of Jewish Canadians fearing for their safety.TORONTO POLICE INVESTIGATE GUNFIRE, VANDALISM TARGETING JEWISH-OWNED BAKERY CHAINCanadian antisemitism is just the latest issue Prime Minister Mark Carney is being called on to address with President Donald Trump.
(Jim Watson/Getty Images)"We will find out" if Canada is getting in the way of the more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians who have expressed interest in relocating, Rapert said."Trump should ask Carney right now," he added."Canada should be embarrassed and ashamed of these perceived roadblocks.
And we're trying to rally leaders to take a stand."The comments come after the NACL and its partners asked Trump to direct the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to create "lawful, secure, and appropriately expedited pathways" for Jewish Canadians and their immediate family members who face persecution or can credibly demonstrate fears for their safety because they are Jewish.TRUMP DOJ EXPANDS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PROTECTIONS AFTER MAJOR SUPREME COURT RULINGS"For generations, America has served as a refuge for people fleeing religious persecution," the group wrote in a letter Thursday to Trump."We urge you to ensure that, consistent with federal law and the security interests of the United Stat...