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Fast Forward Jewish Historian Who Predicted Trump’s 2016 Win Says To Expect The Same In 2020
An American University professor has correctly predicted the last nine presidential elections — and says President Trump will win the next in 2020. Allan Lichtman, a political historian, told CNN on Wednesday that the only chance for a different outcome is if Democrats were to impeach Trump. Following the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report,…
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Fast Forward Trump Complained ‘The Jews Always Flip,’ Michael Wolff Writes In New Book
President Trump was so upset by the cooperating witness deals struck between federal prosecutors and several associates — including former attorney Michael Cohen, Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg and former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker — that he vented, “The Jews always flip,” journalist Michael Wolff wrote in his new book. The Guardian,…
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Fast Forward Trump Tweets Support For Bibi As Israeli Coalition Negotiations Stall
JERUSALEM (JTA) — President Trump appeared to meddle in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government coalition negotiations. “Hoping things will work out with Israel’s coalition formation and Bibi and I can continue to make the alliance between America and Israel stronger than ever. A lot more to do!” Trump tweeted on Monday. “We are shocked…
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Israel News Israeli Locals Aren’t Happy That Bibi Is Renaming Their Town After Trump
Cows are the first residents to greet curious visitors to the Golan Heights settlement that will eventually bear the name of President Trump. With the majestic Mount Hermon in the background, a placid group of four bovines chew the cud, lingering at the wire fence next to a gate and rusty sign that reads “Community…
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Fast Forward Trump Pardons Billionaire Friend Who Defended White Supremacist
President Trump issued a full pardon on Wednesday night to Conrad Black, a Canadian newspaper mogul who was convicted in 2007 of fraud and obstruction of justice. Black has said he is a friend of Trump’s and wrote a book last year called “Donald J. Trump: A President Like No Other.” Black has also written…
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Fast Forward Richard Spencer: ‘Charlottesville Wouldn’t Have Occurred Without Trump’
The massive white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017 would not have been possible without President Trump, event leader Richard Spencer told The Atlantic. The magazine published what it called “An Oral History Of Trump’s Bigotry,” documenting decades of statements and actions evincing bias. A chapter about the Charlottesville rally featured Spencer, the creator…
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Fast Forward How Do You Say ‘Trump Town’ In Hebrew? Here’s What Israel Might Name After Him
President Trump is feeling the love in Israel. He’s become very popular due to his support for Israel, most notably recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the United States embassy there. Now, several sites around the country could soon bear his name. Train station The idea to honor the U.S. president may have first…
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Fast Forward Israeli Government Picks Spot For New Town Named After Trump
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Israeli government has selected a location for the establishment of a new Jewish community in the Golan Heights to be named after President Trump. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting on Sunday that he will submit the decision for official approval by the new…
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