President Donald Trump gets his nickname Tyrannical Trump from his unpredictable actions that sometimes appear to support Palestinians — like forcing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. His promises to put America first and end wars often create the illusion of compassionate leadership, however, these strategies are largely self-serving and profit-driven, lacking the comprehensive, long-term planning necessary to achieve sustainable peace. Ultimately, these actions are not motivated by genuine concern for Palestinian lives but rather by calculated political motivations.
One of Trump’s first moves in his second term in office was to lift sanctions on a swath of settlers who committed violence against Palestinians in the West Bank despite hundreds of Palestinians having been murdered by Israeli settlers since October 2023. Although Trump pushed the ceasefire deal through, he told a reporter he’s “not confident” it will hold, adding that, “it’s not our war.” When the reporter asked if he would help rebuild Gaza he said “I might” then rambled distastefully about “great things” that can be done with Gaza. Absent from his remarks was even a shred of sympathy for the Palestinians who have endured immense trauma from the genocide and will now be forced to rebuild their lives amid Gaza’s rubble. Equally missing was any acknowledgment of the significant role his nation, now under his leadership, played in the destruction of Gaza.
Tyrannical Trump’s alignment with Israel is nothing new. In an unprecedented move in May 2018, he moved the American embassy to Jerusalem and recognized Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. This move undermined Palestinians’ recognition of East Jerusalem as their capital and made prospects of Palestinian statehood even slimmer. Like most U.S. politicians, President Trump has the zionist lobby in his pocket — and his allegiance lies with them over the American people, despite what he claims.
Statement on Jerusalem, December 2020
Trump forces Gaza ceasefire, January 2025
Lifting sanctions on violent settler groups in West Bank, January 2025
“Not confident” in ceasefire deal, January 2025
