Rumors Swirl of Trump Team Invitations to Satmar Rebbe and Rosh Yeshiva Rav Shaul Alter

By Williamsburg 365 Staff

Speculation is mounting that the Trump team has extended an official invitation to the Satmar Rebbe and Rosh Yeshiva Rav Shaul Alter, for a meeting at the White House just days after the presidential inauguration on January 20.

This alleged invitation is believed to have been facilitated through Rabbi Yehuda Kaplan, a close associate of the Trump team. Rabbi Kaplan previously played a key role in organizing the Satmar Rebbe's visit to Trump Tower months before the recent election, a high-profile meeting that drew significant attention.

Adding to the intrigue, other rumors suggest that Eric Trump and additional members of the Trump team may attend the grand 21 Kislev celebration at Waterfront Square near Williamsburg, an event commemorating the Satmar chassidus' historic escape from Nazi-occupied Hungary.

While no official confirmation has been made regarding either the White House meeting or the Trump team’s participation in the 21 Kislev event, the reports are already sparking excitement and curiosity among the broader community.

As more details emerge, time will tell whether these anticipated meetings and appearances come to fruition, potentially marking another unique moment in the relationship between the Trump family and prominent Orthodox Jewish leaders.