POLITICS

As the Middle East Erupts into War, Our Country’s Leaders React from Two Distinct Directions

Only Donald Trump would react with another lie to benefit himself while people across the world die

Kenneth Lee Warner
Rome Magazine
Published in
3 min readOct 8, 2023

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The insensitivity of Donald Trump is unfathomable in light of the conflicts that are fast spreading across the world. (Photo by Naomie Daslin)

The world awoke on Saturday last week to news that war had once again erupted in the Middle East. Hamas began shooting thousands of rockets reaching well into Israel and as far as Tel Aviv. Israel responded with complete mobilization and vowed to retaliate against the invaders without reservation.

History shows us that the Israelis are not ones to be messed with.

Reaction by America’s leaders was swift. And, the two most likely contenders for President in 2024 demonstrated a clear difference in their responses. President Biden was strong and concise in his support for our Israeli allies.

“I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the government and people of Israel,”

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“Israel has a right to defend itself and its people — full stop,” he said. “Let me say this as clearly as I can. This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. The world is…

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Kenneth Lee Warner
Rome Magazine

Writer, Sailor, Community Activist, Political Strategist and Recovering Cellar Rat. Living, Loving Life and Working for Peace on the North Coast of America