In 1948 Menachem Begin at the time the head of the Freedom Party (Tnuat Haherut) paid a visit to the Unites States.
Leading members from the Jewish community in America including Albert Einstein wrote a letter to the New York Times absolving themselves of Menachem Begin and his party. They labeled his party fascist in nature:
"Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the Freedom Party (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begins political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents..." (Source: Dr. Farooq)
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