NEW YORK - World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has congratulated Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as 45th US president with the following statement:
"On the occasion of his inauguration as the 45th President of the United States and on behalf of the World Jewish Congress I want to send my warmest congratulations to Donald J. Trump.
I have known this man for over five decades and I know that the Jewish people could not have a more supportive friend in the White House. 
As President, I know that Donald Trump will fight for the Jewish people and the Jewish State of Israel whether it is in the UN or any other international forum.
The World Jewish Congress looks forward to Mr. Trump’s presidency and his steady hand guiding the United States and the free world over the next four years.
We wish him all of the best of luck."
