Washington DC - 11 December 2019

1. Cutaway of lighting of the Menorah

2. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump: (Partially covered)

"This afternoon we celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah more than 2,000 years ago, a ruthless tyrant persecuted the Jewish people and desecrated the temple of Jerusalem. But a group of Jewish patriots defeated a powerful army, rededicated the temple and won back their right to worship God in freedom."

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3. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:

"But today, we're taking another historic action. In just a few moments, I'll sign an Executive Order to combat anti-Semitism. This action makes clear that Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits the federal funding of universities and other institutions that engage in discrimination, applies to institutions that traffic in anti-Semitic hate."

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4. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:

"So this is a very powerful document that we're signing today and it's been a very big story over the last number of days when they heard. As you know, they had almost universal support in Congress and yet they didn't get it done. And this has gone on for years and years. They've almost had universal support, but there was always a roadblock. But this year, there's no roadblock because I'm doing it myself, it's much easier"

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5. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:

"This is our message to universities. If you want to accept the tremendous amount of federal dollars that you get every year, you must reject anti Semitism. It's very simple."

6. Various of Trump signing Executive Order and showing it off

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting what his administration describes as a rising problem of anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses.

Trump signed the order during the first of two Hanukkah receptions taking place at the White House on Wednesday.

The president has sought to closely align himself with Israel, a move that appeals to many Evangelical voters.  

Under the order, the Department of Education will consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism, which can include criticism of Israel when evaluating discrimination complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Title VI bars discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin at colleges and universities that receive federal funding.