I'm Jonathan Sacerdoti Why Trump’s lawyer says America should be a refuge for British Jews — Exclusive interview with Robert Garson
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Garson, a Manchester-born barrister and US attorney known for his advocacy on Jewish security, discusses the urgent need for Britain’s Jews to seek refuge in the United States. He shares personal experiences of rising antisemitism in the UK and explores why many believe asylum is now a viable option. Garson highlights contrasts between US and UK responses to threats against Jewish communities, emphasizing the importance of self-defense and community safety. He argues that Britain risks cultural loss if Jewish migration continues, revealing a growing interest in relocation among Jews and even other threatened communities.
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US Asylum Could Be A Strategic Win
- Robert Garson argues the US should welcome British Jews as skilled, English-speaking immigrants who add economic value.
- He says Britain increasingly seems unwilling to retain or protect its Jewish citizens, making the US an attractive refuge.
The Regent's Park Moment
- Garson recounts a 2005 Regent's Park incident where police told him to move on while demonstrators shouted "death to Jews".
- That moment convinced him police wouldn't stand up for him and seeded his move to the US.
Family Decision To Emigrate
- Garson describes his family's 2007 decision to move to the US after threats and his wife's experience being hissed at on the Tube.
- He combined safety concerns with career prospects to relocate and start a family in America.