DrMaddVibe wrote:Actually he stated that he was going to get this done.
Responding to questions about the notion of a two-state solution and whether the US embassy could be moved to Jerusalem, Mr Trump said:
So I’m looking at two-state and one-state, and I like the one that both parties like [laughter]. I’m very happy with the one that both parties like. I can live with either one.
I thought for a while the two-state looked like it may be the easier of the two. But honestly, if Bibi and if the Palestinians - if Israel and the Palestinians are happy, I’m happy with the one they like the best.
As far as the embassy moving to Jerusalem, I’d love to see that happen. We're looking at it very, very strongly. We're looking at it with great care - great care, believe me. And we’ll see what happens. Okay?
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-speech-israel-palestine-in-full-benjamin-netanyahu-talks-two-state-solution-a7583421.html
That's from February! He's doing exactly what he said he was going to do.
Ohhhh nooooo!!!! campaign promises from February!
It's like you read neither my post nor the article I linked.
In June of 2017 Trump officially deferred the promised move (as has every other president, so I don't blame him at all).
https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-signs-waiver-to-keep-us-embassy-in-tel-aviv/
And when doing so he stated:
Quote:President Trump made this decision to maximize the chances of successfully negotiating a deal between Israel and the Palestinians, fulfilling his solemn obligation to defend America’s national security interests. But, as he has repeatedly stated his intention to move the embassy, the question is not if that move happens, but only when.
Which reinforces TW's question, simply asking if there is something that has been gained in making this decision.
He said he was going to hold off on the move until there was leverage to be had.
Now he makes the move.
A smart person would ask what prompted it.
Others would say "herp! derp! he's doing it because he promised to do it!" When in fact he actively deferred that specific decision intentionally, and commented on it.