Lee Zeldin

The who's who of Jews in Trump’s inner circle

Four years later, as Trump prepares to reenter the White House, some of that cast of characters is back while others have dropped off the stage.

 Top row, from left: Laura Loomer, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Stephen Miller. Bottom row: Howard Lutnick, Lee Zeldin, David Friedman, Miriam Adelson.
 NEW YORK Congressman and Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin shakes hands with people during the annual Columbus Day parade in New York City, earlier this month

Lee Zeldin, Jewish former NY gubernatorial candidate, endorses Trump

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters after he was nominated by fellow Republicans to be their leader or the Speaker of the House if they take control in the next Congress, Washington, US, November 15, 2022.

Republican McCarthy loses first, second votes for US House speaker

 NY Representative Lee Zeldin at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

Lee Zeldin to assume Jewish Republican leadership role


Satmar Rebbe: Trumpism has infiltrated Judaism, twisted many minds

The Grand Rebbe's words came two days after the US midterm elections, during which Democrat Kathy Hochul became the governor of New York state, beating out Jewish Republican Trump ally Lee Zeldin.

Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum, Satmar rebbe in Kiryas Joel

A look inside Lee Zeldin's election night watch party in NYC

“There’s a piece of this story that is still to be told,” Rep. Zeldin told a thinning crowd of what was hundreds of supporters earlier in the night at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.

 Republican candidate for New York Governor U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and his running mate Alison Esposito wave at his midterm election night party in New York, New York, US November 8, 2022.

NY gov. candidate Zeldin makes a 'bracha' on his pizza at last stop on campaign trail

GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin couldn't Election Day come to an end without stopping for a New York staple: pizza. And saying a Jewish prayer.

 Republican candidate for New York Governor U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and his running mate Alison Esposito wave at his midterm election night party in New York, New York, US November 8, 2022.

New York midterm elections: Ultra-Orthodox Jews get out vote for Zeldin

Appealing to the ultra-Orthodox electorate has boiled down to two fundamental issues: frustration with New York City’s increased crimes and ongoing state attempts to regulate yeshiva schools. 

 NEW YORK Congressman and Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin shakes hands with people during the annual Columbus Day parade in New York City, earlier this month

Largest NYC Orthodox voting bloc endorses Zeldin for governor

Despite backing two incumbent Democrats, Letita James for attorney general and Charles Schumer for senate, the Bobov Sect endorsed Lee Zeldin for governor over current Gov. Kathy Hochul.

 US Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY) speaks during the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention broadcast from Washington, US August 26, 2020.

Zeldin to ‘Post’: ‘We have all the momentum - we need voters to show up'

Recent Emerson College Polling/Pix11/The Hill survey found that Hochul was leading Zeldin by just 6% with 4% remaining undecided.

 NY Representative Lee Zeldin at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

US midterms: Will New York get a Republican Jewish governor?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rep. Lee Zeldin would be the state’s first Jewish Republican governor, if elected on November 8.

 NEW YORK Congressman and Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin shakes hands with people during the annual Columbus Day parade in New York City, earlier this month

New York governor's race: Gov. Hochul, Rep. Zeldin face off in only debate

The recent narrowing of the race magnified the importance of Tuesday's debate, which focused on crime and abortion access.

 Race for New York governor: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin debate Tuesday night two weeks before Election Day

Shooting incident leaves two shot outside NY Congressman Lee Zeldin's home

"My daughters are shaken, but ok. Like so many New Yorkers, crime has literally made its way to our front door."

 NY Representative Lee Zeldin at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

Donald Trump helps Lee Zeldin as NY governor race heats up

Former president Donald Trump's appearance could give a fundraising boost to Lee Zeldin, who if elected, would be New York's first Jewish Republican governor.

Former US President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower the day after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, US, August 9, 2022.

Jewish Rep. Zeldin's attacker charged, detained after prior release

The assailant was arrested for attacking Rep. Lee Zeldin, released without bail and taken back behind bars after being charged.

Lee Zeldin.