Post by the Scribe on Aug 31, 2020 1:41:06 GMT
moving one's embassy to Jerusalem doesn't make it the true capital
Unlike many presidents before me, I kept my promise, recognized Israel’s true capital and moved our embassy to Jerusalem.
President Trump’s support for Israel has been popular with his evangelical base. Trump recently said publicly that he moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem “for the evangelicals,” who express strong support for Israel. The embassy move was met with support from many Jewish and evangelical groups but was criticized by some religious leaders.
www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-moved-us-embassy-to-jerusalem-for-the-evangelicals/
news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/247937/americans-views-israel-remain-tied-religious-beliefs.aspx
www.npr.org/2017/12/07/569011845/trumps-jerusalem-decision-engenders-breadth-of-reaction-from-religious-leaders
Sarah McCammon
NPR Correspondent, National Desk
Unlike many presidents before me, I kept my promise, recognized Israel’s true capital and moved our embassy to Jerusalem.
President Trump’s support for Israel has been popular with his evangelical base. Trump recently said publicly that he moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem “for the evangelicals,” who express strong support for Israel. The embassy move was met with support from many Jewish and evangelical groups but was criticized by some religious leaders.
www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-moved-us-embassy-to-jerusalem-for-the-evangelicals/
news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/247937/americans-views-israel-remain-tied-religious-beliefs.aspx
www.npr.org/2017/12/07/569011845/trumps-jerusalem-decision-engenders-breadth-of-reaction-from-religious-leaders
Sarah McCammon
NPR Correspondent, National Desk