{"id":2199592,"date":"2024-03-15T05:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-patron-qatar-quietly-bankrolling-group-building-medal-of-honor-memorial-in-dc\/"},"modified":"2024-03-15T05:23:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:23:00","slug":"hamas-patron-qatar-quietly-bankrolling-group-building-medal-of-honor-memorial-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-patron-qatar-quietly-bankrolling-group-building-medal-of-honor-memorial-in-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Discreetly Funds Group Constructing Medal of Honor Memorial in Washington DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><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%2Fhamas-patron-qatar-quietly-bankrolling-group-building-medal-of-honor-memorial-in-dc%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=2199592&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--><div>\n<h2>A Monumental Year for the National \u2064Medal \u200dof Honor Museum Foundation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation&#8217;s<\/strong> strides in 2021 have set the stage for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-juan-capistrano-approves-memorial-site-for-fallen-officer\/\" title=\"San Juan Capistrano OKs Memorial for Officer\">lasting tribute<\/a> to American valor. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-set-to-be-first-southern-state-to-abolish-death-penalty\/\" title=\"Virginia Set To Be First Southern State To Abolish Death Penalty\">landmark moment<\/a>, \u2064the Foundation organized an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mohmuseum\/posts\/2909410819297255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inclusive\u2063 forum<\/a> in June, spotlighting the courageous stories of two Medal of Honor recipients alongside insights\u2063 from former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acting-secretary-of-the-department-of-defense-chris-miller-thanks-vp-pence-for-efforts-in-most-complex-military-operation-in-history\/\" title=\"Acting Secretary of the Department of Defense Chris Miller Thanks VP Pence for Efforts in Most Complex Military Operation in History?\">acting secretary<\/a> of defense Christopher Miller.<\/p>\n<p>December brought with it a celebratory close to the year, as President Joe Biden enacted legislation that turned the dream of erecting a monument in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lakers-announce-plans-to-honor-kobe-bryant-with-bronze-statue\/\" title=\"Lakers to honor Kobe Bryant with bronze statue.\">esteemed company<\/a> of the Lincoln Memorial into \u2063an impending reality. This\u200b gesture is set to immortalize the valor\u2062 of the nation&#8217;s fiercest warriors.<\/p>\n<h3>Broad Support Amidst\u2062 a Controversial Contribution<\/h3>\n<p>The Foundation\u2062 garners immense bipartisan respect, drawing on the\u200b support of\u2063 every living former president as an honorary director \u2062\u2013 barring Donald Trump. Its ambitious endeavors extend beyond the envisioned \u200bWashington D.C. memorial, \u2062as\u200c it also embarks on constructing a museum in Arlington, Texas, dedicated\u200b to the 3,517 Medal of Honor recipients. American icons, including\u200b Dallas Cowboys&#8217; Jerry Jones, are counted\u200b among its top benefactors.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The Foundation&#8217;s contributors range from former U.S. presidents to \u200dinfluential business giants, yet amidst this patriotic panorama, a surprising benefactor emerges \u2013 the nation of Qatar.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Qatar, an affluent Gulf state, although\u2062 scrutinized for its links to Hamas and other extremist factions, is listed as a\u200c prominent \u200c&#8221;Founders \u2064Circle&#8221; donor for the Foundation. \u2062In a revelation by previously undisclosed <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.house.gov\/meetings\/II\/II10\/20230713\/116172\/HHRG-118-II10-TTF-SlabinskiUSNRetM-20230713.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Congressional documents<\/a>, the Qatari embassy is committed to a total \u2064$5 million contribution.<\/p>\n<h3>Understanding Qatar&#8217;s Influence<\/h3>\n<p>This\u200b act of munificence is a part of Qatar&#8217;s broader\u200d strategy to\u200c fortify its influence within \u200cthe United States. The nation has allegedly \u2063invested a staggering $6 billion in American\u2064 institutions and policy research centers, aiming to cement its presence and prestige stateside.<\/p>\n<p>Policymakers express apprehension about these influence activities, given Qatar&#8217;s entanglements with contentious groups like Hamas, the Taliban, and Iran. \u200dEchoing this concern, Rep. Kevin Hern (R., Okla.) insists that &#8220;foreign \u2063adversaries have no business in American affairs&#8221; and champions greater \u200btransparency in\u2063 financial disclosures by non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<h3>A Delicate\u200c Balance of Interests<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the controversy, Qatar remains a U.S. military ally, housing the pivotal Al-Udeid Air Base, central to\u200c many American \u2062operations. Yet, the nation&#8217;s simultaneous support \u2064of Hamas, \u200cespecially in light of attacks like those on \u2063October 7th, has cast a shadow on this alliance. Qatar&#8217;s complicated role as mediator in U.S.-Israel-Hamas relations\u2064 further compounds the tension.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the scrutiny, Qatar continues to emphasize its partnership with the U.S., highlighting\u2063 a shared commitment that spans over 30 \u200dyears \u2064of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-scramble-to-restore-pro-israel-bona-fides-after-voting-against-iron-dome\/\" title=\"House Democrats Scramble To Restore Pro-Israel Bona Fides After Voting Against Iron Dome\">defense cooperation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Spotlight on a Celebrated\u2062 Board<\/h3>\n<p>The Foundation&#8217;s leadership boasts a venerable network of retired military and intelligence veterans, with former presidents and respected figures serving as honorary directors and advisors. Among its \u2064&#8221;Founders Circle,&#8221; luminary organizations such as Bank of America, Boeing, and JPMorgan affirm their allegiance. Yet, the Qatari connection\u200c spurs \u200da careful examination of the values and origins of support.<\/p>\n<p>While the Foundation&#8217;s fundraising success is evident,\u200c with $156 million between\u2063 2018\u200b and 2022, \u2062the deliberate yet crucial introspection into the nature of its affiliations \u2013 especially with Qatar \u2013 remains essential for maintaining its integrity and honoring the legacy of America&#8217;s military heroes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2021, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation excelled. Hosting a June forum with two honorees and Christopher Miller, December saw President Biden approve their monument plans near Lincoln Memorial<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":155,"featured_media":2199593,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MixCollage-14-Mar-2024-05-55-PM-7768.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2199592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MixCollage-14-Mar-2024-05-55-PM-7768.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2199592","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\/155"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2199592"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2199592\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2199593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2199592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2199592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2199592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}