Washington, DC – Donald Trump's proposal to the United States “owning” Gaza after forcing the Palestinians to get out of the pocket – the advocates of the rights of the Palestinians who say it will be an ethnic cleansing – represents praise and brings me back in the American capital.
Among the Trump Democratic competitors, President's statements were confused and criticized, while some accused the stability of the entire Middle East.
However, as was the case with many of Trump's controversial positions over the years, his Republican allies rushed to defend him and push him.
Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon, Trump said that the United States “will take over” in population and has a “long -term ownership” of the Palestinian territories.
Here, the island looks at what some American politicians said about the proposal.
Democrats
Richard Blumentel
The Senator in Connecticut described the proposal as “crazy”, stressing its effects on diplomatic relations between Israel and the Arab countries.
“In the consequences of all parties, it is very devastating – in fact, just because of its proposal – threatening to advance towards peace and stability, preserve and expand Abraham's agreements, and return hostages,” he wrote in a post on social media.
Mike Kwigley
The Congress member of Indiana said he was “horrific” in Trump's proposal, saying that the president was driven by the possibility of “real estate development” in Gaza.
“Do not make mistakes: This is an invitation to ethnic cleansing. Koigley wrote on social media:“ Trump does not have the best interests of the Israelis and the Palestinians, which is the end of the war in Gaza. ”
Eric Salwell
California's Congress member has expressed a reversal of Trump's comments, noting that the American president – who carried out a pledge to end all wars – said in recent weeks that he wanted to get the Panama, Greenland and Canada channel.
“Wait for what? The United States will occupy Gaza?
Judy Chu
Congress from California criticized the proposal while also struck the increasing effect of billionaires such as Tesla Elon Musk CEO in the Trump administration.
She wrote: “What the people of Gaza, Greenland, Panama, Canada, and any other region of the world do not need the following: The American forces to invade their homes.”
“What the people of America need: the unacceptable billionaires to stop stealing our personal information and tax dollars.”
Chris Murphy
The Conetictic Senator refused Trump's proposal, indicating that it might be distraction.
“I have news for you – we do not take over Gaza.”
“But the media and the study of gossip will focus on it for a few days, and Trump will have succeeded in spending the attention of everyone from the true story – billionaires who take () the government to steal from ordinary people.”
Rashida Tlaib
Tlaib, the only Palestinian America in the US Congress, urged his lawmakers who say they support the two -state solution to speak against Trump.
“The Palestinians do not go anywhere.” “This president cannot create this fanatic bull except because of the support of the two parties in the Congress to finance genocide and ethnic cleansing.”
Republicans
Marco Rubio
The US Secretary of State frame the Trump plan as a batch for peace in the region, despite the destabilization and anger that will feed him in countries throughout the Middle East.
“The United States is ready to lead and make Gaza beautiful again. The highest American diplomat wrote on X.
Rick Scott
Senator Florida falsely claimed that Hamas had been alive when he praised Trump's proposal. This allegation, related to the Palestinian Group on October 7, 2023, is an attack on southern Israel, which was widely exposed.
“Praise be to God, we have finally a president who is committed to standing with Israel and working with Netanyahu on how to support their efforts to get the terrorists out of Gaza and bring every home hostage.”
Brandon generation
The legislator in Texas pushed Trump as an effort towards peace.
“President Trump brings peace to the Middle East, just as he promised,” he wrote on social media.
“Reserved promises”.
Daril Issa
California, a member of California, of Lebanese origin, praised Trump's “vision” of the region.
“President Trump has the right vision for the future of the Middle East,” he said. “It again shows the road as a peacemaker of our time.”
House of Van Dwin
Congress from Texas said that the world – who has largely condemned Trump's proposal – is looking forward to the American president to offer “permanent” peace.
She said in X on Tuesday: “The announcement of today's enthusiasm, Iran and all our enemies is a notice away – the United States will not continue in the current situation that enabled the terrorists and created a humanitarian catastrophe.”
Rand Paul
Senator in Kentucky's Territorial State has presented some rare republican criticism of Trump's statements, noting that the Republican Party voters want a foreign policy that gives priority to American interests.
Paul wrote on X. “The pursuit of peace must be the Israelis and the Palestinians.”
“I thought we voted for America first. We have no work thinking about another profession to ventilate our treasure and blood of our soldiers.”
