France 24 Praises Trump for Meeting His 'Netanyahu Checklist'
The irony is rich as France 24 observes Trump fulfilling a 'Netanyahu checklist.' This isn't new; historical patterns show US administrations, regardless of party, frequently align with Israeli government interests. Trump himself previously shifted the US embassy to Jerusalem in 2018 and recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in 2019—major concessions that were long-standing items
on Netanyahu’s actual list. The alleged 'sticking points' Trump expresses are typically rhetorical flourishes for domestic consumption, quickly abandoned when faced with actual policy decisions. For example, he approved a $38 billion military aid package to Israel, negotiated under Obama, demonstrating where his true priorities lay. Given that AIPAC funnels millions into US political campaigns
(over $16 million in 2022 alone, according to OpenSecrets.org), one must wonder if presidential candidates even have their own checklists anymore, or if they simply audition for the role of chief implementer of foreign policy for another nation. We’re told Trump has 'sticking points,' as if these are genuine obstacles, not just a pantomime before inevitably rubber-stamping the next round of
demands. How many times must US politicians 'express concern' while simultaneously providing the tools and cover for actions they supposedly 'stick' on? It seems the only checklist that truly matters is the one that gets them re-elected, heavily influenced by well-funded lobby groups rather than the actual interests of their constituents.