Trump Advisors Joked About Seeking Refuge in Israel Before Elections
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Advisors to U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly discussed seeking refuge in Israel if Republicans lost the midterm elections, according to The New York Times. The conversation occurred six days before the November 3rd vote, with participants expressing fears about potential imprisonment and fleeing the country. The advisors' concerns were tied to predictions of significant Republican losses, which materialized with Democrats taking control of both houses of Congress.
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- Trump advisors jokingly discussed seeking refuge in Israel if Republicans lost the midterm elections.
- The discussion occurred six days before the November 3rd vote, according to The New York Times.
- Former White House staffer James Blair referenced Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, "He will protect us."
- Pollster Tony Fabrizio suggested, "Maybe we could get asylum in Israel."
- Advisors cited the war with Iran, gas prices, inflation, and trade policy as reasons for declining support.
- Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress following the elections.
Advisors to U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly discussed seeking refuge in Israel if Republicans lost the midterm elections, according to The New York Times. The report cited four participants of a closed video conference held six days before the November 3rd vote.
Over 20 White House political strategists reportedly participated in the discussion, expressing concerns about the party's prospects. They joked about potential imprisonment, presidential pardons, and fleeing the country. "At least Bibi won. He will protect us," said former White House staffer James Blair, referring to Benjamin Netanyahu. Pollster Tony Fabrizio responded, "Maybe we could get asylum in Israel."
The advisors' fears were reportedly linked to predictions of significant Republican losses. Reasons cited for declining support included the war with Iran, rising gas prices, inflation, and Trump's trade policies. Following the elections, Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress, which is expected to complicate the president's legislative agenda for the remainder of his term.
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