Shame on You, Donald
Trump comes under bipartisan condemnation for praising the rightwing militia group Hezbollah as "very smart," as the Israel-Hamas war puts millions of innocent civilians at risk and threatens to engulf the entire Middle East.
Donald Trump has a long history of complimenting rightwing militia groups, dictators, and strongmen who use violence to intimidate and kill innocent people. Trump praised neo-Nazis as "very fine people," complimented Vladimir Putin as a "genius" and "savvy," and called Kim Jong Un "very honorable." Trump's most recent praise of Hezbollah has enraged both Democrats and Republicans, including Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, who posted “Shame on you, Donald. Your constant compliments to dictators, terrorist groups, and evil-doers are beneath the office you seek.”
Former President Donald J. Trump weighed in on the attacks during a speech on Wednesday to his supporters in West Palm Beach, Fla.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York Times
Trump’s Remarks on Hezbollah and Netanyahu Prompt Bipartisan Outcry, New York Times | 10/12/2023
By Neil Vigdor, Alyce McFadden, and Nicholas Nehamas
Republican rivals and the White House were among those to roundly condemn the former president for his characterization of the Lebanese militant group.
Video: He's a fool': Christie blasts Trump for praising Hezbollah, CNN | 10/8/2023
Chris Christie accused Donald Trump of giving "aid and comfort to Israel's adversary" after the former president said Hezbollah was "very smart" during a speech.