That Other Time A US Presidential Candidate Asked A Rebbe For Divine Election Assistance
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From the Chabad news site Anash:
Trump to Return to the Ohel to Fulfill His Promise
כ״א טבת ה׳תשפ״ה - January 21, 2025
Just 24 hours after Donald Trump’s historic second inauguration as President of the United States, Secret Service agents were reportedly seen near the Ohel, possibly coordinating a high-level visit.
Ariel Kahana, the Diplomatic and White House Correspondent for Israel Hayom daily, reported today from the White House that newly elected President Trump is expected to visit the Ohel in the coming days, fulfilling his pledge on his Oct 7 visit to come back and thank the Rebbe if he wins.
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Reports indicate that during that visit, Trump pledged to return to the Ohel to express his gratitude if he emerged victorious in the election. At the time, his campaign was struggling in the polls, with a strong likelihood of his opponent winning. However, following his visit, the polls saw a remarkable shift in Trump’s favor, marking the beginning of a dramatic turnaround that ultimately led to his historic victory.
Well, it turns out this isn’t the first time. Apparently, Herbert Ben Hilda (Hoover) actually made a $150 donation to the zydachover rebbe. From JTA November 20, 1928.
Chassidic Rabbis Prayed and Fasted for Hoover’s Election at Request from U.S.
And based on the report, they really went all out on his behalf….
P.S. I should note that I’m not sure which rebbe this actually was. Here’s the wiki page on Zidichov. There seem to be a few possibilities.