Originally published January 20, 2021 https://www.queensjewishlink.com/index.php/opinion/3904-the-orthodox-community-does-not-need-a-post-trump-reckoning By the time this article is published, the Presidency of Donald J. Trump will be over. For many on the conservative Right, whether they agreed or disagreed with Trump on a variety of issues, this is the end of federal conservative policies for at least two years, likely longer. Many articles were written last week that the American Orthodox Jewish community needs to reckon with its support for the President. This is not necessary, as Trump’s successes need not be forgiven, and his failures need not be apologized for by his voters. The Capitol Insurrection on Wednesday, January 6, which has been disavowed ad nauseam by Republicans, was the impetus for the myriad of articles demanding repentance from the Orthodox community writ large, a community that has outsized support for President Trump. Whether or not these authors were in favor
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