I see just how many people suffer from TDS - Trump Derangement Syndrome. So, let's take a look at what's wrong with Trump.
He secured our border. A border that Biden left wide open for anyone to cross. That includes criminals, terrorists, drug traffickers, etc. Now, the Senate Democrats are holding up funding for DHS and ICE because why? They prefer that violent criminals be allowed to roam the streets of our country, rather than round them up and deport them? Or, do they simply want as many as possible to stay and vote, on the assumption that they will vote Democratic?
He got the hostages home. I'm not sure what the complaint about that would be, but I am sure some leftists must think that was terrible. Because it showed support for our ally, Israel.
With the aid of Israel, Trump took out Iran's nuclear program. It was a bold move to be sure. And Iran insists that they will continue to enrich uranium. But how far back did the strike on their nuclear facilities set them? Long enough, hopefully for the people to topple the tyrannical regime of the mullahs. Trump has sent major military assets to the region. He told the Iranian people that help was on the way. Will he intervene?
Iranian forces have killed tens of thousands of their own citizens; people on the streets seeking to gain freedom. Where is the Hollywood crowd? Where are the Leftists? As we Jews like to say: "No Jews, no news." Unless Jews can be blamed the leftwing crowd is not interested. Just like Nigeria, where radical Muslim groups have been slaughtering Nigerian Christians. No Jews involved, so the Left does not care. But Trump cared. He ordered strikes on these Islamist terrorist groups. And, make no mistake - Trump's attack on Iran demonstrated to our enemies that the US remains the supreme power in the world.
Trump has not only been bolstering our military. Increased funding. Created the Space Force. Paid a "warrior dividend" to our troops. He was able to get NATO to agree to have the member countries contribute 5% of their GDP (by 2035) to defense spending - an increase from the previous 2% requirement. Because the threats to the West are real and growing.
Trump established the Abraham Accords. Originally between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain. Later Sudan and Morocco joined. Now Kazakhstan has joined. But I know why the Left does not approve. Because it has nothing to do with the "Palestinians." But Trump saw that the Palestinians refused peace time and again. Therefore, why not bring peace to the wider Arab world, with Israel? Why not, indeed. It was brilliant.
A senior Hamas leader, Khaled Mashaal, just reiterated their refusal to comply with Trump's plan for Gaza. They will not give up their weapons. They will not agree to any foreign intervention. This is the same playbook they have used for 100 years. Their only goal is to destroy Israel and kill all the Jews. Their last effort, on 10/7/23, ended up destroying much of Gaza. But they still do not care. Mashaal: "As long as there is occupation, there is resistance." But Israel left Gaza in 2005. What he and Hamas mean by "occupation" is the land of Israel. They refuse to accept Israel. While other countries are flourishing with increased trade and other benefits from having relations with Israel, Hamas has zero interest in improving the lives of the people of Gaza. It's just "kill the Jews." No matter how many Gazans die in the process.
Trump had various Latin American drug cartels designated as "foreign terrorist organizations." This allows the government enhanced abilities (legal, financial, military) to counter these cartels. He had Nicolas Maduro arrested. Maduro had already been indicted in the US as a drug trafficker. The capture and arrest of Maduro also demonstrated to the world that the US is back.
So what is wrong with Trump? In terms of policy, not much. What he says is another matter. I wish he had not said he wanted to make Canada our 51st state, which only served to insult our northern neighbors. I wish he had not mentioned the possibility of taking Greenland by force. But make no mistake - Trump understands the strategic importance of Greenland. Not just for their rare earth minerals. But for the sea lanes through which enemy ships and submarines might travel. But Trump, don't threaten them. Make a deal that leaves everyone satisfied, without having to take over the land.
So what is wrong with Trump. Not much, if he would keep his mouth shut at least half of the time. Most of the time?
