Trump and other critics have condemned Biden’s $100 million aid to Gaza, Judea, and Samaria, arguing that the funds will likely end up with Hamas.
“I think right now it’s totally inappropriate. It’s so inappropriate — to be doing that right now? He’s over in Israel, and he’s giving money to the Palestinians,” he said in a video.
“Very inappropriate,” Trump emphasized.
Other Republicans share Trump’s condemnation, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) tweeting, “Aid to the Gaza Strip is what Biden is prioritizing today? This aid will of course be commandeered by Hamas. No taxpayer dollars should be sent to Gaza. Stop funding jihad!”
Aid to the Gaza Strip is what Biden is prioritizing today? This aid will of course be commandeered by Hamas.
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) October 18, 2023
No taxpayer dollars should be sent to Gaza. Stop funding jihad! https://t.co/mRwyRSehMV
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) wrote, “Under present circumstances, ‘humanitarian assistance’ = resupply for Hamas terrorists.”
“President Biden continues to embolden Iran and its terror proxies,” he added.
Under present circumstances, “humanitarian assistance” = resupply for Hamas terrorists. President Biden continues to embolden Iran and its terror proxies. https://t.co/AuouSepdJu
— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) October 18, 2023
Reporting from Summit News:
Trump had ended all aid for Gaza while he was President, but Biden restarted it again in 2021, promising an initial $235 million to the Palestinians. Biden claimed that there are “mechanisms in place” that will make sure the fresh round of aid doesn’t get swiped by terrorists, but failed to explain what they are.
