US Discusses Possible Asylum for British Jews Amid Antisemitism Concerns ,,,,From the Frying Pan into the Fire Itself

 I remember when Jews in Poland trying to escape, ran to Hungary and Romania to save themselves from the Nazis! Didn't do them any good! Are we never going to learn from the past? Chassidim believe they are going to be safe in the USA! 

In 2024, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached a record high, with the Anti-Defamation League reporting 9,354 incidents, a 5% increase from 2023.  and the actual number may be higher due to underreporting.  This report does not include 2025, which make these numbers basically a joke! 

Officials in the Trump administration have held preliminary discussions about the possibility of offering asylum to Jewish residents of the United Kingdom amid concerns over rising antisemitism there, according to a report Sunday in The Telegraph.

The newspaper reported that the idea was raised by Robert Garson, a British-born lawyer who serves on the board of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council and has ties to President Donald Trump. Garson told The Telegraph he has spoken with officials at the U.S. State Department about whether the United States could provide refuge to British Jews who feel unsafe.

The discussions are described as informal and exploratory, and no official policy proposal has been announced. Any move to offer asylum would face significant legal and diplomatic hurdles, as U.S. asylum law generally requires individuals to demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution on a case-by-case basis.

Jewish organizations in Britain have reported increased anxiety following a rise in antisemitic incidents, protests and threats in recent years, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Surveys cited by advocacy groups show a growing number of British Jews questioning their long-term security in the country.

Legal experts told The Telegraph that granting asylum based broadly on religion or nationality would represent a departure from standard U.S. practice and could strain relations with a close ally. The United States has also imposed strict limits on refugee admissions, which could further complicate any expansion of asylum eligibility.

Neither the White House nor the State Department has publicly commented on the discussions, and British officials have not responded to the report.

The report comes as the Trump administration has pledged a tougher stance against antisemitism both domestically and abroad, framing the issue as a matter of civil rights and public safety.