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Reza MarashiVerified account @rezamarashi 17 minutes ago
THREAD: And now I shall share a funny story that about the first meeting between Trump and Mahmoud Abbas.
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Apparently Abbas charmed The Donald. Left quite the impression on him. Trump was thus determined to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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After meeting w/ Abbas, Trump says he wants problem solved. Asks staff why we’re giving Israel so much money if it ignores our interests (!)
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Staff gently tries to explain. The Donald is unconvinced. Instructs staff to examine cutting off aid to Israel to facilitate peace deal (!)
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Staff now shitting themselves. Frantically explaining to Trump the policy implications of cutting off aid to Israel. “Someone find Jared!”
After many briefings & phone calls, Trump moves to status quo DC position on Israel – after being told how cutting off aid would hurt him.
OKAY, I’M STARTING TO LIKE PRESIDENT TRUMP, LOL!
I wonder if his staff told The Donald that if he cut off aid to Israel that they would JFK his ass!