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Why is Trump and Vance wearing a yamaka?
Respect for religious beliefs. That is the Western Wall, a remnant of the 2nd holy temple in Jerusalem. Mind you, it’s all a bunch of fairy tale bullshit, like every religion.
So like when women have to wear a hijab, in certain places, even if they're not of the same faith?
Sounds about right.
well there was a temple (where they did animal sacrifice and stuff) but this might not be it
It also isn’t even the actual temple wall.
Mike Johnson is wearing one too but it's less visible.
It's required attire for touching the western wall.
*yarmulke fyi
What's the difference, just curious.
Thats... how its spelled? "Yamaka" isn't a word, its spelled "yarmulke"
Well that was a weird rabbit hole. I had no idea. Thanks.