U.S. President Donald Trump drew criticism for using the antisemitic term "Shylock" to describe some bankers during remarks on his signature tax-cut and spending legislation that just passed Congress.

Trump’s choice of words quickly drew criticism. “We expect more from the President of the United States,” the ADL said in a statement.

"Shylock is among the most quintessential antisemitic stereotypes," said Amy Spitalnick of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs