Sen. Rand Paul publicly opposed Trump's Gaza proposal, criticizing it as contradicting "America First" principles
Trump suggested seizing control of Gaza and potentially deploying U.S. troops to transform it into a "Riviera of the Middle East"
Secretary Rubio supported Trump's vision, promoting the idea of "Making Gaza Beautiful Again"
Trump expressed willingness to send U.S. troops to Gaza if deemed necessary for security
Trump plans to take control of and develop parts of Gaza according to his statements
Speaker Mike Johnson showed preliminary support for Trump's proposal while awaiting details
Democrats hold leverage through control of U.S. weapons sales to Israel
Democratic lawmakers have halted a $1 billion arms sale to Israel
The blocked arms sale includes 1,000-pound bombs and Caterpillar armored bulldozers
Paul warned against "another occupation" that would cost American lives and resources
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@83BZWMYPatriotism1yr1Y
FINALLY someone willing to solve this! Trump knows development. Look at his hotels. Gaza could be beautiful w/right leadership
MSM silent on the REAL cost of this!!! Been to Gaza, it's not some luxury resort project. Smh the gaslighting is INSANE
@RaisinsMikeyVeteran1yr1Y
As someone who served 2 tours in Iraq: occupation is HARD. Urban warfare, IEDs, local resistance. Don't underestimate this.
Hearts breaking for Palestinians AND Israelis. More military isn't the answer. We need humanitarian solutions first!
@Koala1965Green1yr1Y
My grandfather fought in WW2 for THIS?! To turn Gaza into a TOURIST TRAP?! I'm literally shaking rn
@L0bbyistMayaGreen1yr1Y
Interesting how Trump's plan completely ignores int'l law re: occupation. The Geneva Convention has clear rules about this. Plus Congress would need to authorize troops. 🤔
Former diplomat here. This isn't realistic. Gaza needs infrastructure/governance before any development. Current damage est. at $18.5B. Trump's "Riviera" plan doesn't address basics.
Key issue: force requirements. Securing Gaza = minimum 30k troops. Plus air support, logistics, medical. Huge undertaking.
@L0bbyistMayaGreen1yr1Y
$1B arms deal hold = smart leverage. But rebuilding Gaza would cost WAY more. Est. $50-70B minimum. Where's that money coming from?
@B2TW8ZJ1yr1Y
Really bad idea. Trump lied about putting America First.
They think we're stupid!!! First Iraq, now this?! Not falling for it AGAIN!! 🚫 RESIST!! ✊
OMG seeing the children suffering... we need PEACE not more troops!!! STOP THE MADNESS!!
WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! They want ANOTHER endless war? Our kids aren't cannon fodder!!!
@MAGA_Deplorable1yr1Y
God bless Rand Paul, our greatest Senator
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