I want to make something very clear here. The only reason why Trump's announcement to recognize Jerusalem as Capital of the State of Israel is being condemned is because he said it. Previous American presidents pledged to do the same and move the embassy but reneged the minute they were elected. That includes Barack Hussein Obama!
![US President Donald Trump meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this year]( "Donald Trump shakes hands with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu")
PHOTO: US President Donald Trump meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this year. (Reuters: Ronen Zvulun)
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Donald Trump: What past US presidents have said about recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital
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PHOTO: US President Donald Trump meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this year. (Reuters: Ronen Zvulun)In 2008, then Democratic candidate Barack Obama called Jerusalem the 'capital of Israel'
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