The charge of “dual loyalty” has followed Jews for centuries. From 19th-century Europe to modern America, Jews have been accused of caring more about each other—or Israel—than their own country. Tracing this idea from the Dreyfus Affair to today’s political debates, this story examines where the accusation comes from, why it persists, and what it reveals about belonging, citizenship, and who gets to count as truly American.
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