Trump accuses Biden of causing crisis in Israel, calls it a ‘betrayal’.
Trump Slams Biden’s Handling of Israel-Hamas War, Calls for U.S. “Iron Dome”
In a fiery campaign rally in Derry, New Hampshire, President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on President Joe Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Trump didn’t hold back, declaring, “It was Joe Biden with his weakness and what he did with Iran and others that caused the attack on Israel.”
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The rally took place just hours after Trump filed for the state’s first-in-the-nation primary, setting the stage for a potential comeback. This came only days after Biden’s prime-time address from the Oval Office, following his trip to Israel.
“Four days ago, crooked Joe Biden gave one of the most dangerous and deluded speeches ever delivered from the Oval Office. It was a disaster,” Trump exclaimed. “Crooked Joe went before the American people and said that if you want to support Israel, then you have to give a blank check for the proxy war also in Ukraine, having to do with Russia and Ukraine.”
“Joe Biden’s speech was a grotesque betrayal of Israel and a confused mess of neocon warmongering and American-last lunacy,” Trump continued. “Pushing conflict abroad and distracting from his many disasters at home.”
The Biden administration has requested a $106 billion foreign aid package from Congress in response to the surprise Hamas attack on Israel, which ignited the war in the Middle East. The package includes $61.4 billion for Ukraine’s conflict with Russia and $14.3 billion for Israel, a move that Trump opposes.
During his speech, Trump took jabs at Biden, mocking his physical abilities and criticizing television networks for their coverage of Biden’s speeches. He also criticized progressive Democrats like Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), referring to them as “crazy” for expressing sympathy towards Gaza.
The former president vowed to prevent a world war, impose sanctions on Iran, tap into American energy resources, and reinstate his controversial 2017 ban on countries with Muslim majorities if he were to be reelected. “I will immediately reinstate all sanctions on the murderous Iranian regime. We have to do that until we have a deal,” Trump asserted. “If you will not enforce sanctions against Iran, then you do not stand with Israel. It’s that simple.”
Trump also called for the construction of a U.S. “Iron Dome,” similar to Israel’s air defense missile system, despite the differing missile threats faced by the two countries. “Americans deserve an Iron Dome, and that’s what we’re going to have. We’re going to have an Iron Dome around our country,” Trump declared.
Another GOP contender, Vivek Ramaswamy, also advocated for the construction of an Iron Dome, citing Russia’s hypersonic missile capabilities as a potential threat to the U.S. “We’re vulnerable to new threats on our homeland. Those hypersonic missiles can reach the United States of America today. We’re badly vulnerable,” Ramaswamy warned.
Trump didn’t hold back from attacking his rivals, referring to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) with a derogatory nickname and claiming his campaign is “dying like a falling bird from the sky.” He also labeled former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley as “birdbrain.” In New Hampshire, Trump maintains a significant lead over his 2024 competitors, according to polls. An average of New Hampshire polls by FiveThirtyEight shows Trump with 44% support, Haley with 15%, and DeSantis with 11.8%.
“The other candidates say, ‘Oh, well, we want to run because we can win.’ Every poll has DeSantis getting killed,” Trump boasted, discussing his strong poll numbers. “Birdbrain getting killed. They’re all getting killed. Every one of them is getting killed.”
Throughout his speech, Trump emphasized his rising poll numbers, despite facing 91 charges across four criminal cases. He dismissed allegations of election interference in the 2020 elections as “bulls***” and highlighted his vigor compared to Biden. Other campaign issues Trump touched on included securing the southern border, countering communist China, protecting parental rights, and rebuilding the U.S. military.
“I was the first president in decades who didn’t start a war,” Trump proudly declared. “Remember Hillary [Clinton] said: ‘He will start a war.’ … No, my personality kept us out of war.”
In what ways does Trump argue that his own record on Israel sets him apart from Biden
Deserve the same level of protection that Israel has,” Trump stated. “We need to invest in our own Iron Dome to defend against any potential threat and ensure the safety of our citizens.”
Trump’s criticisms of Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict come as tensions in the region remain high. The conflict, which began with Hamas firing rockets into Israel and Israeli forces responding with airstrikes, has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people and widespread destruction. The international community, including the United States, has called for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
However, Trump believes that Biden’s approach has been weak and ineffective. He argues that Biden’s policies towards Iran, including reentering the Iran nuclear deal, have emboldened the country and led to increased aggression in the region. Trump’s remarks reflect his long-standing criticism of the Iran nuclear deal and his belief that it puts Israel at risk.
In contrast, Trump touts his own record on Israel, highlighting his decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and his administration’s efforts to broker peace agreements between Israel and several Arab nations. He argues that his strong stance on Israel and his willingness to support the country militarily set him apart from Biden.
Trump’s call for a U.S. ”Iron Dome” also reveals his desire to prioritize American national security and protect the country from potential missile threats. While the U.S. faces different challenges than Israel, such as the threat of ballistic missiles from countries like North Korea, Trump believes that investing in a similar defense system will enhance the country’s capabilities and ensure the safety of its citizens.
Overall, Trump’s fiery rally in New Hampshire reflects his ongoing criticism of Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict and his belief that the current administration’s policies have put Israel and the United States at risk. As tensions in the region continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how Biden will respond and whether his approach will lead to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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