Former Democratic congressman Peter Deutsch of Florida publicly supported former President Donald Trump on Monday, citing dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s approach to global conflicts.
Mr. Deutsch, who served six terms in Florida’s 20th Congressional District from 1993 to 2005, endorsed Mr. Trump in a campaign rally commemorating the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. According to To The Hill. Deutsch criticized the Biden administration for a lack of leadership in dealing with international crises, especially those that affect world peace.
“I feel very relieved today to publicly announce that I support Donald Trump’s re-election as President,” Deutsch said, according to The Hill. “What drove me to make this decision was what I believe is the most important element of being president, and that is world peace.”
scoop @J_Insider via @matthewkassel: Peter Deutsch, a former Democratic congressman who served in the Florida House from 1993 to 2005 (and is also running for the U.S. Senate), today endorsed Trump as a presidential candidate.https://t.co/7sARniDPNW
— Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) October 7, 2024
“And I think given what Kamala Harris and the Harris-Biden administration have done and are doing now, they are making the world dramatically less safe,” Deutsch added. .
The Trump campaign seized the opportunity to criticize Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their soft stance on Iran, a known supporter of Hamas, and for failing to provide sufficient support to Israel, which is in the midst of a conflict with Palestinian militants. did. (Related article: Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard slams Harris over foreign policy, declares Harris ‘unfit’ to be commander-in-chief)
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, also criticized Biden and Harris’ Middle East policy, calling it “disastrous” on the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 invasion of Israel. He blamed the ongoing regional turmoil on their actions, including criticizing Israel, removing the terrorist designation of the Houthis, and appeasing Iran.
The U.S. and British forces on Friday carried out airstrikes on more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen, officials told The Associated Press, in response to increased military operations and threats from the group due to the recent downing of a U.S. drone. The Houthis, known for years of turmoil in the Middle East, have recently stepped up their activities, including attacks on Israel and threatening Red Sea shipping routes.
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