The comment came during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin as Republicans try to get a government spending bill enacted before funding runs out on Friday evening.

used the word “Palestinian” as a slur to talk down Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. “Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I’m concerned. He’s become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish.

US President Donald Trump called the minority leader of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, "a Palestinian" during his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday at the White House.

Chuck Schumer has become a Palestinian. Can you believe it? He’s become a proud member of Hamas.” He repeated the false claim ...

“Chuck Schumer has become a Palestinian. Can you believe it? He’s become a proud member of Hamas.” His comment occurred after ...