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At White House Hanukkah party, Trump laments 'Jewish lobby' no longer most powerful

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WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Congress 'is becoming antisemitic,' as the 'Jewish lobby' is no longer the strongest in Washington, and incorrectly claimed that he had gotten all hostages out of Gaza, despite the body of one slain captive remaining in the Strip.

The president made the comments to guests at Tuesday night's White House Hanukkah party, where he and a collection of his top donors and supporters made a number of unconventional remarks, including that he is 'the first Jewish president,' and that he could legally run for a third presidential term, which he is barred from doing.

Trump next called on GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson to speak, quipping that she should do so quickly because '$250 million doesn't buy what it used to.'

Adelson then told the crowd that she had spoken with lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who told her it would be legal for Trump to run for a third term, and pledged that she would donate $250 million to his campaign if the president chooses to run again, as the crowd chanted 'four more years!' The US Constitution limits presidents to two full terms in office.