Trump Is Right -- More Violence, Turmoil Under Biden
Thus, sanctions on Iranian oil sales were reinstated. Thanks to Trump, multiple billions in cash flow to Iran, funds they use to fund and advance terror, were cut off.
In August of 2018, the Trump administration announced cut off of $200 million in aid to the Palestinians, citing as one reason activities and influence of the terrorist group Hamas.
In September 2018, Trump ordered the closing of the office in Washington, D.C., of the PLO -- the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
And then, in January 2020, Trump directed the assassination of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, deemed responsible for attacks resulting in the death of an American contractor.
In September 2020, Trump presided over the signing of the historic Abraham Accords, which I also had the privilege to attend, achieving peace between Israel and three Arab nations -- United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco.
Reports are that cooperation with these Arab states provided vital intelligence that helped defer the massive Iranian attack on Israel.
In less than four years, Trump changed the face of the Middle East -- the most challenging diplomatic terrain in the world -- for the better.
All without violence or aggression.
In 2021, Joe Biden took over the presidency.
Soon, the $200 million in Palestinian aid was restored. Then Biden allowed waivers on the sanctions on Iran, releasing multibillions in cash flow to them.
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