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Donald Trump: “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. While previous presidents…”

On the recordDecember 5, 2017
I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. While previous presidents have made this a major campaign promise, they failed to deliver. Today, I am delivering.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump announces the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, framing it as a fulfillment of a longstanding promise.

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