Trump Claims 'Stopped Netanyahu,' But About What Exactly?
Newsweek highlights Donald Trump's assertion that he curbed Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, a statement that conveniently overlooks his own presidential record. During Trump's tenure, his administration facilitated Israel's agenda, recognizing Jerusalem as its capital and endorsing the legality of settlements, moves that significantly strengthened Netanyahu's hand on the international stage. (Think
of the 'Deal of the Century'—a plan for Palestinian surrender, not peace.) This 'stopping' appears to be mere theatrics, a political stunt implying restraint where none truly existed. The historical record, filled with increased aid and unconditional diplomatic backing, directly contradicts any notion of Trump reining in Israeli governmental policies. One might wonder what exactly Trump believes
he prevented, given the consistent trajectory of US policy under his watch, which only emboldened Netanyahu's expansionist policies. It's a classic case of selective memory for public consumption.