{"id":2065559,"date":"2023-10-12T20:50:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T00:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pence-rejects-trumps-characterization-of-hezbollah-as-very-smart-and-says-it-is-evil\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T20:52:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T00:52:40","slug":"israel-war-pence-rejects-trumps-characterization-of-hezbollah-as-very-smart-and-says-it-is-evil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pence-rejects-trumps-characterization-of-hezbollah-as-very-smart-and-says-it-is-evil\/","title":{"rendered":"Pence dismisses Trump&#8217;s praise for Hezbollah, deeming it &#8216;evil&#8217; in Israel war."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-pence-rejects-trumps-characterization-of-hezbollah-as-very-smart-and-says-it-is-evil%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065559&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Vice President Mike Pence Rejects\u2064 Trump&#8217;s Praise for Hezbollah, Stands with Israel<\/h2>\n<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence strongly disagreed with former President Donald\u200c Trump&#8217;s characterization of Hezbollah as &#8220;very \u2062smart&#8221; and instead labeled the\u200b Lebanese\u2063 terrorist organization as &#8220;evil.&#8221; Speaking on WGIR radio in \u2063New Hampshire, Pence emphasized the importance of the United States standing firmly with Israel, especially in the wake of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-biden-adviser-bragged-of-quiet-middle-east-one-week-before-hamas-attacked-israel\/\" title=\"Biden adviser boasted of calm Middle East before Hamas struck Israel.\">surprise attack \u200dlaunched<\/a> by the\u2064 terrorist group Hamas against \u200cthe Middle Eastern country.<\/p>\n<h3>Pence: &#8220;Hezbollah Aren&#8217;t Smart, They&#8217;re Evil&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Pence made it clear that now is not \u2062the time for any American leader, including the former president, to send any message other \u200bthan unwavering support for Israel. He acknowledged Trump&#8217;s frustrations with \u200dIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but stressed \u200cthe need for unity. Pence also pointed \u200dout\u2063 that while \u2062Trump had praised Russian President Vladimir\u200c Putin \u200bas a &#8220;genius&#8221;\u200d during the\u200b invasion of Ukraine, the situation with Hezbollah is entirely \u2064different.<\/p>\n<p>The former president&#8217;s campaign responded to critics on social media, defending Trump&#8217;s comments and criticizing Governor Ron DeSantis\u200d for calling them &#8220;absurd.&#8221; The campaign argued that Trump was \u200dhighlighting President Biden&#8217;s incompetence\u2062 and not praising Hezbollah&#8217;s intelligence.<\/p>\n<h3>Pence Calls for Strong American Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s\u200d recent comments align with his previous criticism of Trump, DeSantis, and presidential contender \u2064Vivek Ramaswamy for their perceived\u200b weak \u200cstance on America&#8217;s role \u2063in the \u2062world. He emphasized\u200d the importance of the \u2063United States standing as \u200bthe leader of the free world and the \u200carsenal of democracy, drawing parallels to the unprovoked \u200dinvasions by Russia in Ukraine and by Hamas in Israel.<\/p>\n<p>When discussing\u200b his own presidential aspirations, Pence pledged to lead with &#8220;American \u2064strength,&#8221; a \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pence-rejects-trumps-characterization-of-hezbollah-as-very-smart-and-says-it-is-evil\/\" title=\"Pence dismisses Trump's praise for Hezbollah, deeming it 'evil' in Israel war.\">foreign policy approach\u2063 reminiscent<\/a> of the \u2064late \u2063President Ronald Reagan&#8217;s &#8220;peace through strength&#8221; doctrine.<\/p>\n<h3>Israel-Hamas Conflict:\u2064 Rising \u2063Death\u2062 Toll<\/h3>\n<p>Following Hamas&#8217; surprise attack, Israel declared war on the terrorist group, \u200dresulting in \u2062a devastating conflict that has claimed the lives of over\u200c 2,500 people \u2062on\u2064 both sides. Tragically, among the casualties are 27 Americans, with 14 individuals still \u2063unaccounted for.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is it important for the \u2063United States to stand firmly with Israel, especially in the face of threats from extremist groups like \u2063Hezbollah and Hamas<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E Eastern nation.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s remarks came in response to Trump&#8217;s recent comments where he praised Hezbollah, a group classified \u200das a terrorist\u200b organization by the\u200d United States and many other countries. In his interview, Pence made \u2063it\u2062 clear\u2062 that he\u200b could not align\u200d himself with Trump&#8217;s stance on this\u2064 matter and expressed his disagreement \u200cwith the former president&#8217;s\u2062 characterization.<\/p>\n<p>Hezbollah, known for its strong presence and influence in Lebanon, \u2063has been involved in numerous acts of violence and has been accused of carrying out attacks against innocent civilians. The group&#8217;s \u2064ideology,\u2062 centered around an anti-Israel agenda, has also caused tensions in the region and posed a threat to peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>Pence, who served as Vice President under\u2062 Trump&#8217;s administration, has been long known for his unwavering\u200c support for Israel. He reiterated the \u2062significance of standing with the \u2062Middle Eastern nation and condemned any terrorist organization that seeks to harm innocent lives or undermine regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>Israel has faced continuous threats and attacks from various extremist groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-celebrating-attack-on-israel-rallies-to-support-hamas-being-planned-in-us\/\" title=\"Supporters of Hamas in the US plan rallies to celebrate attacks on Israel.\">recent surprise attack<\/a> by Hamas,\u2062 which targeted Israeli cities with rockets, further emphasized\u200c the need for \u200csolidarity\u2064 and support for Israel. Pence acknowledged\u200c these threats\u200b and stressed the importance of the United States standing firmly \u200bwith Israel during these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p>The former Vice President&#8217;s remarks resonated strongly with\u200c many supporters\u200d of Israel and those concerned about global terrorism. Pence&#8217;s firm stance against Hezbollah&#8217;s actions reflected \u200chis commitment to fighting terrorism\u200b and upholding the values of justice, peace, and security.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s disagreement \u200cwith Trump&#8217;s praise for Hezbollah highlights the continued divergence between the two prominent figures within the Republican Party. While Pence remained loyal to his party \u200band\u2064 supported much of Trump&#8217;s agenda during his tenure as Vice President, it is essential to note that he\u2063 maintains his independence and conviction in matters concerning national security and foreign policy.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 former Vice President&#8217;s comments serve as a reminder that even within the same political party, individuals can have differing viewpoints \u200band disagree on certain issues. It showcases the importance of critical thinking, independent decision-making, and adherence \u2062to moral and \u2064ethical principles.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Pence&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ted-cruz-makes-surprise-prediction-about-who-brought-cocaine-into-white-house\/\" title=\"Ted Cruz's Unexpected Cocaine Culprit in White House\">remarks shed light<\/a>\u200b on \u200dthe \u2064broader \u2062discourse \u2063surrounding the fight against terrorism and the need for \u2063international unity in combating extremist groups. \u200bThe condemnation of Hezbollah and the emphasis on standing with Israel reiterate\u2064 the significance \u200dof international cooperation and collective efforts to eradicate terrorism and safeguard\u200c global peace.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200dformer Vice President Mike Pence&#8217;s \u2063rejection\u2063 of former President Donald Trump&#8217;s praise for Hezbollah demonstrates his unwavering support for \u2064Israel and his \u200bcondemnation of terrorist organizations. Pence&#8217;s firm stance on \u2064this matter serves\u200b as a reminder of the importance of upholding moral and ethical principles in matters of\u200d national security and foreign policy. It also underscores\u200d the need for international unity in \u2062combating terrorism and ensuring global\u200c peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former VP Mike Pence dismissed Trump&#8217;s praise for Hezbollah, branding the Lebanese terrorist group as &#8220;evil.&#8221; He emphasized that the US must unequivocally support Israel amidst Hamas&#8217; terrorist activities, leaving no room for alternative messages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2065560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2065559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2065559"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065559\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2065560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}