‘Let Them Finish the Problem’: Trump’s Words Condemned Globally
Should Donald Trump win the 2024, US Presidential election, can Americans expect a different foreign policy outcome regarding the Palestinian-Hamas conflict.
In short, the answer is no.
Today, the former US President and now Presidential candidate, revealed why political change in the US is drastically needed, why either through stupidity or ignorance, Trump may have shown why he may not be the anti-war advocate and humanitarian he makes himself out to be.
For all of Trump’s anti-establishment deep-state protestations and the only President to have never having started a war, his record ending a genocide, on a scale the world has not witnessed before, Trump today, gave insight into why his Presidency would be one that endorses Israel’s actions, by allowing them to continue the massive onslaught, that has never been about Hamas, but always about a land grab of Palestine and the expulsion of Palestinians.
It is an all too familiar narrative that was played out against the Jews in the 1930’s-40’s to replicate itself throughout the past seven months.
As irony would have it, it’s the very people who the identical persecution the Palestinians are facing, are committing the same act of ethnic cleansing they faced.
Trump’s comment sparked widespread controversy, following his response to a question from CNN about the conflict between Israel and Hamas with a "let them finish the problem."
The statement showed Americans and the world any call for peace or resolution, has not only failed to provide a solution to Gaza, but laid bare a deeper, more systemic issue within American politics.
Trump's remark, emblematic of a broader political rhetoric that seems increasingly detached from the principles of diplomacy and human rights, underscores a critical juncture at which Americans are being urged to rethink the nature of their political establishment.
The conflict, which has seen significant escalation in violence, involves genocide committed by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza.
“Genocide" is controversial and heavily debated internationally, with various international bodies and human rights organisations providing different views on its applicability to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
However, the escalating civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis have raised serious concerns about the proportionality of force used and the impact on innocent lives.
Trump's comment suggests an endorsement of Israel’s actions, devoid of any consideration for the humanitarian crisis or long-term implications for peace in the region.
The approach not only fails to address the immediate suffering but neglects the complex history and the solutions required to achieve a sustainable resolution to the conflict.
His remark reflects a broader trend in US politics where complex international issues are oversimplified, with polarising rhetoric used in place of thoughtful diplomacy.
The reaction to Trump's statement reveals growing disillusion with the current political establishment in the US.
It also illustrates how American politics, is perceived as increasingly partisan, disconnected, and unable to constructively engage with critical global issues.
It’s become clear there’s a need to overhaul the political system, one prioritising accountability, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to human rights.
The current political system is marred by deep-seated partisanship that hinders effective governance and international diplomacy.
The binary nature of American politics often reduces complex issues to overly simplistic narratives that serve political agendas rather than the public interest.
What the system requires is no longer conducive to addressing the many challenges of the 21st century.
The influence of special interest groups and the impact of money in politics have raised concerns about the integrity and representativeness of the political establishment.
Its these factors which contribute to the growing belief the system is rigged in favour of the global elites - eroding public trust and participation in the democratic process.
The call for a massive overhaul of politics in the US isn’t just about reforming electoral processes or campaign finance laws; it’s about reimagining the principles and values underpinning US democracy.
It involves fostering a political culture that values dialogue over division, inclusivity over exclusion, and consensus-building over conflict.
Introducing mechanisms that encourage political diversity, promote direct democracy, and ensure that government actions are closely aligned with the will and welfare of the people.
Overhauling the US political system could take many forms, like adopting proportional representation to ensure a more accurate reflection of the electorate's diversity, the implementation of comprehensive campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of money in politics, and the establishment of stronger checks and balances to prevent abuses of power.
Furthermore, there’s a call to revitalise civic education to empower people with the knowledge and skills needed to engage critically with political issues and hold their leaders accountable.
Trump's comment about the Israel-Hamas conflict is symptomatic of a deeper malaise within the American political system.
It’s a reminder of the urgent need for a comprehensive re-evaluation and restructuring of politics in the US.
As the world increasingly becomes interconnected, the ability of the US to play a constructive role globally depends on its capacity to reform its political system.
To do that, means addressing the symptoms of political dysfunction and tackling the root causes that undermine democratic values hindering effective governance.
If that’s Trump’s policy, then Americans may need to rethink their votes.
The main difference with Trump and Biden, is that Trump says the quiet parts out-loud, in a way that exposes the criminality of the Empire completely. Biden's positions are essentially indistinguishable, when comes to Palestine and the Zionist Abomination - but he obfuscates and prevaricates better. Biden is therefore more dangerous, because there's less political danger for the rest of the Government to go along and assist him in what he does. We saw this with the issue of undocumented immigrants. Despite Trump's loudly stated goals, Obama/Biden deported far more, because State and local Governments were willing to collaborate with them in the roundup. Trump made that politically unthinkable and so managed far less in the way of deportations.
On relations with Russia, the Ukraine proxy war, and the unlawful and immoral occupation of Syria Trump is arguably better.
Neither candidate is a good option. Were RFK Jr. not just as big a Zionist apologist - he would be an easy candidate to support, and a likely winner.
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Well said George! Albeit I am a Trump fan, I do agree with you. US policies are all based on the weapons industry and powerful Jewish lobbyists - the world is watching and not happy with what's happening, I don't think it bodes well for Israel. If we had smarter leaders in Australia, we would be aligning ourselves with BRICS (Russia recently had Hamas and the PLO meet to also try for diplomacy) China and Russia do more with diplomacy and creating trade rather than making war. The Ukraine conflict was started by NATO expansion and if you track back to all conflicts, The US and UK are pretty much at the bottom of it. And Australia supports all their rubbish. Education and accurate information is key so people can stand up to their leaders to stop these endless wars.