Trump's Claim of Gaza Visit Draws Scrutiny Amid Factual Discrepancies

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In a recent radio interview, former President Donald J. Trump suggested that he had previously visited Gaza, a claim that has raised eyebrows given that no records support such a visit. The comment was made during a conversation with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks orchestrated by Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. When Trump was asked to clarify his statement, an aide to the former president, speaking anonymously, pointed to Trump’s trip to Israel, although Gaza is not part of Israel. 

Watch: Hew Hewitt and Trump talk about redeveloping Gaza into high priced beach front vacation property. If you're voting for Jill Stein you're voting for Trump. Trump will pave right over Gaza and hand it to Israel. pic.twitter.com/yabjZDnoiA

— Chris Borkowski (@cborkowski) October 7, 2024

 

During the interview, Hewitt posed a question about the possibility of rebuilding Gaza, which has suffered significant destruction following airstrikes and ground assaults. Hewitt asked whether Gaza could be transformed into a place similar to Monaco if rebuilt properly, offering a better life for its Palestinian inhabitants. In response, Trump stated, “It could be better than Monaco. It has the best location in the Middle East, the best water, the best everything. It’s got, it is the best, I’ve said it for years. You know when — I’ve been there, and it’s rough. It’s a rough place, before the, you know, before all of the attacks and before the back and forth what’s happened over the last couple of years.” 

 

This comment led to further confusion as there is no verifiable account of Trump ever visiting Gaza, either during his time as president or as a businessman. His only recorded trips to the region include a 2017 visit to Israel and the West Bank. During that visit, Trump met with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, in Bethlehem, a city located approximately 20 miles from Gaza. Trump’s remark about having been to Gaza sparked questions about the accuracy of his statement. A campaign official, when asked for clarification, responded by claiming that “Gaza is in Israel” and that Trump had been to Israel, though Gaza is geographically distinct from Israel.

 

The comment has fueled speculation about how Trump would handle relations in the region if he were to secure another term as president. Some hard-line factions within Israeli politics have expressed interest in reoccupying and annexing Gaza, an idea that Trump’s comments may unintentionally bolster. Throughout his presidency and beyond, Trump has made his support for Israel a focal point of his foreign policy platform.

 

His administration’s decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and certain Arab nations, were significant milestones that his supporters often highlight. Trump also emphasized his frustration with American Jewish voters, stating, “I did more for Israel than anybody. I did more for the Jewish people than anybody. And it’s not reciprocal, as they say, not reciprocal.”

 

Trump's claim regarding Gaza, coupled with his strong pro-Israel stance, leaves lingering questions about his understanding of the region’s geography and the complexities of its political landscape. Whether intentional or a slip of memory, his remarks may influence future discussions on U.S.-Middle East policy.

 

Based on a report from NYT 2024-10-10

 

 

 

[spidermike007]

This is a coming from a man for whom lies is a form of stock in trade, in his life, and his business. The man has absolutely no integrity and him telling a lie is like taking a breath for most of us. 

[Tug]

Breaking news trump is making sounds out of his mouth again….meh ….

[scorecard]

37 minutes ago, Tug said:

Breaking news trump is making sounds out of his mouth again….meh ….

 

Do you mean as opposed to making sounds out of his ass...?

[neeray]

" You know when — I’ve been there, and it’s rough. It’s a rough place, before the, you know, before all of the attacks and before the back and forth what’s happened over the last couple of years.”  Trump just said right here that he's "been there", seeming to infer 'been to Gaza'. Although reading the rest of the garbled, word salad sentence, it's near impossible to know what he means, especially since he doesn't seem to know where he's been (or for that matter, where he's going).

[herfiehandbag]

What, Mister Trump uttering "factual discrepancies", surely not!

[thesetat2013]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

This is a coming from a man for whom lies is a form of stock in trade, in his life, and his business. The man has absolutely no integrity and him telling a lie is like taking a breath for most of us. 

Yeah... it is going to be a hectic next 4 years in America for sure. Either going to have Trump in the saddle with his outbursts in social media or Harris giggling and repeating all the same words yet doing nothing substantial to improve the country and possibly getting the US into WW3. 

[Tug]

6 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

Yeah... it is going to be a hectic next 4 years in America for sure. Either going to have Trump in the saddle with his outbursts in social media or Harris giggling and repeating all the same words yet doing nothing substantial to improve the country and possibly getting the US into WW3. 

I disagree with trump it will be an all out assault on our democracy as he try’s to turn it into a personal piggy bank for him and his pals.with Harris we will continue to make progress on the economy environment labor voting rights and healthcare + lots more

[proton]

When did the NYT ever post an unbiased article on Trump? it's as bad as Yahoo, daily hostility and negative reporting, if they can't find anything they exaggerate or make something up

[thaibeachlovers]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

A campaign official, when asked for clarification, responded by claiming that “Gaza is in Israel” and that Trump had been to Israel, though Gaza is geographically distinct from Israel.

Not just geographically distinct from israel, it's not and has never been part of modern israel. It was excluded in 1947, and has never become part of israel since.

 

It might have been possible for Trump to have a quick wander over the border in the past without official notification, in the same way as western tourists to israel didn't get an official israeli stamp in their passport, in case they wanted to go work in Saudi, which banned anyone with an israeli stamp in their passport from entering.

 

I'm not saying he did, just that it might have been possible, but probably not as POTUS.

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

This is a coming from a man for whom lies is a form of stock in trade, in his life, and his business. The man has absolutely no integrity and him telling a lie is like taking a breath for most of us. 

Do you think that if you repeat the same thing over and over it will make us stop supporting him and support her instead?

 

[thaibeachlovers]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

His administration’s decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and certain Arab nations, were significant milestones that his supporters often highlight.

Not this supporter, that's for sure.

 

BTW, one of those nations was Saudi and I'm guessing that deal is as dead as the Dodo.

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Do you think that if you repeat the same thing over and over it will make us stop supporting him and support her instead?

 

Nobody thinks you’ll stop supporting Trump.

 

Don’t forget to vote.

[Purdey]

I doubt the U.S. President needs to have studied geography. Or any other subject. He just needs to know how to cook a dog.

[Chomper Higgot]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Some hard-line factions within Israeli politics have expressed interest in reoccupying and annexing Gaza, an idea that Trump’s comments may unintentionally bolster.

Quite obviously the game in play.

[MalcolmB]

11 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Do you think that if you repeat the same thing over and over it will make us stop supporting him and support her instead?

 

How are you supporting him? 
 

Can you vote in the USA?

 

I think you are dreaming.

[thesetat2013]

4 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Do you mean as opposed to making sounds out of his ass...?

no.. that was TUG making those sounds from his ass.. Don't get confused ok. 

[neeray]

13 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Not just geographically distinct from israel, it's not and has never been part of modern israel. It was excluded in 1947, and has never become part of israel since.

 

It might have been possible for Trump to have a quick wander over the border in the past without official notification, in the same way as western tourists to israel didn't get an official israeli stamp in their passport, in case they wanted to go work in Saudi, which banned anyone with an israeli stamp in their passport from entering.

 

I'm not saying he did, just that it might have been possible, but probably not as POTUS.

That's a pretty weak argument on behalf of your 'leader'. Best to just stow it if that's all you have.

[thaibeachlovers]

34 minutes ago, neeray said:

That's a pretty weak argument on behalf of your 'leader'. Best to just stow it if that's all you have.

I await your far better and far superior reply to the topic then. You know what the topic is, don't you? Hint, it's not me.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

I doubt the U.S. President needs to have studied geography. Or any other subject. He just needs to know how to cook a dog.

Oh that's so funny- I laughed like a drain. You are wasted on here and should apply to go on a TV comedy show. They'll be luvin' you.

[Eric Loh]

He probably don't know where Gaza. His geography is at best elementary. Among his geography gaffes, he mistaken Nepal and Bhutan as parts of India or praising Nambia for their health care system when there are no country call Nambia. Nearer home, he flub Sioux City for Sioux Falls and mistakenly congratulate Kansas City on its Super Bowl win. The man is a goofball. 

[neeray]

Just now, thaibeachlovers said:

I await your far better and far superior reply to the topic then. You know what the topic is, don't you? Hint, it's not me.

Just carrying on the discussion that you initiated, After all, this is a discussion forum.

[Presto]

That Trump is lying and bragging is nothing new.

The gross aspect of this is that he's talking about Gaza, which is completely in ruins with 1.5 million people displaced, as beach property that could be developed. That guy is beyond despicable. 

By the way, Trump said the same about North Korea. And Jared Kushner has floated the same ideas about Gaza. I'm sure that as part of ethnic cleansing and land grabbing there's some rich Americans just waiting to make a buck there.

[Will B Good]

 

 

See now..... lots are people are going to jump on this.....BUT.....you have to remember this is a Vance tactic, not a lie.

 

The Vance tactic is based on the 'fact' you can.......

 

a. Say what the hell you want (it's up to the media to check the veracity of any statements).

 

b. Say what the hell you want, if it is a genuine attempt to educate the electorate.

 

 

[Skeptic7]

6 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Do you mean as opposed to making sounds out of his ass...?

Is there a difference❓🤣

[Skeptic7]

2 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

How are you supporting him? 
 

Can you vote in the USA?

 

I think you are dreaming.

He can't. He's not an American...just another foreign far right wing-nutter. 

[rudi49jr]

In his mind, Trump has probably been to the moon, maybe even to Mars with his new BFF Elon Musk. Apparently there’s a lot of things going on in his mind that make no sense at all. And this guy is supposed to be the president of America? 

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, rudi49jr said:

In his mind, Trump has probably been to the moon, maybe even to Mars with his new BFF Elon Musk. Apparently there’s a lot of things going on in his mind that make no sense at all. And this guy is supposed to be the president of America? 

 

 

And might still be in four years......now that is worrying......especially with a loaded SCOTUS giving him immunity to go after......Google, NYT, opponents...??????

[Nick Carter icp]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Trump stated, “It could be better than Monaco. It has the best location in the Middle East, the best water, the best everything. It’s got, it is the best, I’ve said it for years. You know when — I’ve been there, and it’s rough. It’s a rough place, before the, you know, before all of the attacks and before the back and forth what’s happened over the last couple of years.” 

 

   Wasn't Trump talking about the Middle East when he stated that he's been there ?

[spidermike007]

15 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Do you think that if you repeat the same thing over and over it will make us stop supporting him and support her instead?

 

No. Certainly not in your case. You are one of the truly reasonable and articulate guys on this forum.