Will there be a second arrival of Donald Trump at the White House?

[ad_1]

Some believe that Donald Trump’s second coming is this Augusta which is probably not possible. What is still possible is his election victory in 2024. Although it seems unlikely that Brookings (Order From Chaos) is right. Shibley Telhami * said that while Israel is increasingly relying on conservative Protestants in the US for support, younger ones are walking away. The younger generation appears to be more interested in social justice, a reason why they are also more open to Black Lives Matter and Black Votes Matter.

More important than the declining number in the U.S. Jewish community that supported Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu is that the seven million members of the Christian United for Israel (CUFI) are the largest supporters of Israel in the USA. CUFI, which is quartered in San Antonio, aims to help all organizations and para-church organizations in the USA support Israel on biblical issues. At CUFIs July, 2019 summit in Washington (DC), the three keynote speakers were Rev. John Hagee; the then Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu; and then US Vice President Mike Pence. Some CUFI leaders believe in dispensationalism that the current state of Israel is essential to entering into the second coming of Jesus Christ. Others do not. **

Members of Christians United for Israel outnumber Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox Christians around the world who support a recognized peaceful settlement of the Israel / Palestine impasse that allows multiple groups ethnic and religious to live peacefully with security. The Reverend Alex Awad, a Palestinian Arab, recently wrote a short piece, Is Religion Behind the Conflict in the Middle East? ***

Many have asked if there is a cult side to those who still believe Trump won the 2020 election. The national media showed audio clips of Trump followers talking about the end of time; and showed a moment of prayer with Trump that included the laying on of hands.

A key issue after President Trump’s 2020 election defeat – which agreed to Israel’s official annexation of the Syrias Golan Heights and also moved the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to West Jerusalem – is whether to support of the new USA administration the international law regarding the Israel / Palestine impasse. Almost timely with Trump’s release is Netanyahu’s replacement of a new government in Israel-a most diverse coalition already in the difficult process of assembling a viable Knesset.

Some Netanyahu supporters expect him to evoke his own moment of January 6. Yair Rosenberg said the difference between Netanyahu and Trump: Netanyahu does not want to destroy the country. He intends to govern itDonald Trump is a pretentious man who cares nothing about anyone but himself. **** Both Trump and Netanyahu face serious legal issues.

The next few months will likely clarify whether there will be a chance for Donald Trump to return to the White House in 2024. Much depends on Christians United For Israel and what is really going on with the political transition in Israel. Numerous follow-ups to the domestic juvenile terrorist invasion of the Capitol on Jan. 6 are also important.

* May 26, 2021

** Americans for Understanding the Middle East, The Link (Volume 25, issue 2)

*** Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, June / July, 2021 (Volume XL, No.4), pp. 33-34. The Rev. Awad is a member of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace (PCAP).

**** Tablet Magazine, Netanyahus Next Law, June 24, 2021

[ad_2]