Trump surrounded by pro-Israel Jews

Meet Howard Lutnick - Trump transition leader with a pro-Israel mission

Cantor Fitzgerald’s CEO highlights Trump’s support for Israel as his primary reason for joining the team.

(Photo: Tim Green, Wikimedia Commons)

In recent months, billionaire hedge fund executive Howard Lutnick has stepped into a prominent role as one of former President Donald Trump’s key allies and advisers.

Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has not only rallied Wall Street donors for Trump but also frequently appeared on cable news to support the campaign. Recently appointed co-chair of Trump’s transition team, he’s now responsible for helping oversee personnel choices for a possible second administration.

Alongside support for policies on immigration, cryptocurrency, and tariffs, Lutnick, a Jewish Republican, has cited Trump’s stance on Israel as a key motivator, especially in light of the Hamas attacks on October 7. Trump’s claims that such an event “would never have happened” under his administration seem to resonate strongly with Lutnick.

Lutnick has said that witnessing Trump’s moral clarity in response to the attacks reinforced his support. As he told The Philadelphia Inquirer last month, Trump’s perspective on the crisis deeply influenced his decision to become more engaged in the reelection campaign.

The attacks appear to have made a significant impact on both Lutnick and his wife, Allison, who has traveled to Israel to meet with survivors and victims' families in solidarity.

Howard Lutnick, whose firm Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 employees in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, including his brother Gary, has long viewed Israel’s struggle as part of a larger fight against global terrorism.

In the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, originally established after 9/11, pledged additional support to Israel. The fund announced that it would match donations "dollar for dollar" up to $1 million to aid Israel's response. "Hamas is terrorism, and we are here to aid Israel,” the fund stated.

Recently, Lutnick expanded the fund’s support with a $7 million donation aimed at providing relief to those affected by the war in Israel. Part of this donation was directed to United Hatzalah, an Israeli emergency medical organization that Lutnick and his wife, Allison, have supported for years.

* The Jewish Insider contributed to this article.

US Election 2024 Donald Trump

1 Comments

Do not send comments that include inflammatory words, defamation and content that exceeds the limit of good taste.

The comment was sent successfully.
Soon the response will be examined by our editors and if it is found to be correct it will be published on the website.
The comment was sent successfully.
Soon the response will be examined by our editors and if it is found to be correct it will be published on the website.
1
Very interesting.
The Jewish Patriarch 04.11.24


Just wait til Trump is in power

Mike Walz responds to ICC: Expect a strong American response in January
Gila Isaacson | 21.11.24

Biden, Israel, and the journey of the US President

In honor of his birthday: 10 things you didn't know about Joe Biden
Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 20.11.24

AOC vs. AIPAC

AOC blames Jews for Democrats' loss
Avi Nachmani | 19.11.24

Crying over spilled milk

Harris would have won if she picked Josh Shapiro, poll shows
Gila Isaacson | 19.11.24

Biden has nothing left to lose

Biden Admin weighs dramatic shift on UN Israel policy
Gila Isaacson, JFeed Staff | 19.11.24

Sounds Like A Good Idea

Ron DeSantis: This is how I will choose Rubio's replacement
Avi Woolf | 18.11.24

Waiting for Trump to deal with Iran

Netanyahu: Stopping Iran's nukes to be discussed with Trump team 
Avi Nachmani | 18.11.24

Good luck to all the social media giants

BREAKING: Trump picks Brendan Carr to head FCC
Gila Isaacson | 18.11.24

Orthodox Jews are huge Trump fans

Survey shows 75% of Orthodox voters supported Trump, but most Jews stay blue 
Avi Nachmani | 18.11.24