Because no one is surprised by anything any more, and the fact that the American people actually elected him knowing who he is makes everything simply exhausting. I think it may have just worn down the mainstream media. Luckily there is AQL and others on Substack!
Divided, as they are about everything. We'll have something on that soon. But basically, most thinking Israelis understand its a ridiculous breach of protocol, respect, democracy and civilized norms. Meaning, of course, that it's exactly what Trump would do.
The president of the United States is a traitor.
By his own words, he invited Iran to bomb a US military base in Qatar, with personnel still present. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/25/trump-says-iranians-asked-us-time-could-bomb-american-military-base/. The transcript and video are here:
Roll Call Factba.se - Press Conference: Donald Trump Hosts a Press Event at the NATO Summit - June 25, 2025
https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/transcript/donald-trump-press-conference-nato-summit-the-hague-netherlands-june-25-2025/
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Why is this not getting the reporting it deserves? Is it because only people with no clout are reporting it?
Because no one is surprised by anything any more, and the fact that the American people actually elected him knowing who he is makes everything simply exhausting. I think it may have just worn down the mainstream media. Luckily there is AQL and others on Substack!
I think you do an outstanding job covering both the US politics and the Middle East. Always highly informative
Many thanks Susan. Spread the word! BTW, Substack informs me AQL is among the top 20 'growing' publications in the category International.
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Agreed. (and I have lived in Israel for more than 30 years so that it high praise)
Please focus on "all of the above"
What do Israelis think of Trumps interference in Bibi’s trial?
Divided, as they are about everything. We'll have something on that soon. But basically, most thinking Israelis understand its a ridiculous breach of protocol, respect, democracy and civilized norms. Meaning, of course, that it's exactly what Trump would do.