Republicans celebrate opening of US embassy in Jerusalem
Even as it sparked deadly protests in the Mideast, President
"Above all else, we've shown that
The celebration underscored the power of the evangelical wing of the party, which has set aside early skepticism of Trump to deliver some the president's most loyal — and rewarded — backers. The outpouring of support Tuesday, initiated by a president who isn't steeped in the complex issues, even surprised some of the movement leaders.
"This is one thing that's most visible, tangible, recognizable by the evangelical community," said
At an Israeli
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Top officials with the
"I did it for my constituents — their love and affection for the people of
"Just to see their joy was a moment of happiness for me," Wilson said of Adelson, who in recent days donated
Amid this week's parades and receptions across
Not a single elected Democrat attended the celebration in
"Every nation should have the right to choose its capital. I sponsored legislation to do this two decades ago, and I applaud
Wilson said he personally invited "a significant number" of
The politics on the left are far more complicated.
Liberal groups such as Indivisible have opposed moving the embassy, warning it would be provoke violence and demolish trust with the Palestinians, who want
Violence broke out along the
Sen.
"The location of the embassy is a final-status issue that should have been resolved as part of peace negotiations where both sides benefit, not just one side," Feinstein said.
Reed had little to say on Pastor
His participation drew criticism from one prominent Republican,
Jeffress told The Associated Press he believed his comments were taken out of context.
"I think it's sad that Mitt feels the need to lash out in anger on such a historic day, but it's not going to overshadow what is happening here," he said.
Despite the spat, Monday undoubtedly marked a new high-point for the Christian conservatives, already pleased with Trump's choice for the
Perkins noted that Trump himself was initially confused by the connection between America's evangelicals and
"He made the comment that in
The impact of the embassy rippled across
"People are high-fiving. What a historic day," he said. The historic move overshadows "any flaws or baggage that Trump may carry that evangelicals are uncomfortable with."
In a video address shown at the ceremony's opening, Trump said the
"It's been a long time coming," Trump said of his decision.
He continued. "May there be peace, may God bless this embassy, may God bless all who serve there, and may God bless
Peoples reported in
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