Trump uses antisemitic slur defending Sen. Roger Marshall at Kansas rally

President Donald Trump used an antisemitic slur during a campaign rally in Kansas while defending Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., NBC News reported. Trump employed the term "shylock," which is recognized as offensive toward Jewish people, in response to reporting that Marshall had sued hundreds of patients over unpaid debts when he was a physician.

The term "shylock" originates from a Jewish character in Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," often associated with negative stereotypes about Jewish moneylenders, according to the Anti-Defamation League, as cited by NBC News. Trump had previously used the same slur last year in a speech promoting domestic policy, denying awareness of its antisemitic implications at the time.

The White House did not immediately comment on Trump's recent remarks. The use of the term has drawn criticism from Jewish groups, and former President Joe Biden also faced backlash for using the word in 2014, later apologizing, NBC News noted.

Separately, CBS News reported that Trump was campaigning in Kansas to support Sen. Roger Marshall amid a close Senate race against Democrat Adam Hamilton, with midterm elections 15 days away. This context highlights the political environment in which Trump's remarks occurred.