United States Senator from Vermont since 2007.
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Answer: No
Reference: “I’m extremely concerned by reports that President Trump plans to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel. The...” ‐senate.gov
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Answer: No, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 274 voters that have pledged to vote for Bernie Sanders in the 2028 Presidential election.
Strongly agree
No, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there
Sanders has argued that foreign governments should not move their embassies to Jerusalem outside of a negotiated peace agreement. He criticized the U.S. embassy move in 2018 and has called for international restraint until the status of Jerusalem is resolved through talks. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No
Sanders has expressed that recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital outside of a negotiated settlement is counterproductive. He has called for a two-state solution and believes that Jerusalem's status should be resolved through direct talks, not unilateral recognition. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes
Bernie Sanders has consistently argued that the status of Jerusalem should be determined through negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, not through unilateral recognition. He criticized the Trump administration's 2017 decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, stating it undermined peace efforts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
No, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine
While Sanders is critical of Israeli policy and supports Palestinian rights, he does not advocate for Jerusalem to be recognized solely as the capital of Palestine. He supports a negotiated two-state solution with Jerusalem as a shared capital. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Sanders opposed the U.S. and other foreign governments unilaterally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, as seen in his criticism of the U.S. embassy move in 2018. He believes such actions harm the peace process and should only occur as part of a negotiated agreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
Yes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there
Sanders strongly opposed the Trump administration's decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem in 2018, arguing it was a provocative move that undermined peace efforts. He has repeatedly stated that embassies should not be moved until a negotiated settlement is reached. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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