Regenerate I believe Trump will show Hamas who is in control here.
And in his own remarks Monday, Evans said, “Trump has absolutely zero tolerance for Hamas.”
He added, referencing reports of a day-after plan for the war, “The Saudis, the Emiratis, Egyptians will help drain the swamp in Gaza.”
Joseph Berman said he didn’t appreciate Donald Trump’s “personal foibles” but was optimistic about what he will do as president, Jerusalem, Jan. 20, 2025. (Deborah Danan)
Evans also praised a fellow Christian Zionist, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, whom Trump has tapped to be ambassador to Israel. “Mike Huckabee supports sovereignty over Judea and Samaria,” Evans said, using the Israeli right’s term for the West Bank. “And don’t think for a second that Donald Trump didn’t know that when he chose him.”
Huckabee sent a video message to the gathering, saying he was “looking forward to urgently getting on the mission and to bring[ing] peace, security and great opportunity.”
Many at the event were diehard Trump fans. But even those who said they were still acclimating themselves to the second-term president said that Monday was a time to celebrate.
“He’s delivered more than anybody else has delivered,” said Joseph Berman, who said he didn’t appreciate Trump’s “personal foibles.”
“Under him, America’s first priority is Israel,” Berman said. “It’s been a major change from the previous administration, which has been trying to play both sides in the Israel-Gaza conflict. He’s really been very forceful that there’s going to be no other options.”
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