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Most of those Syrian-Americans support Trump and many wonĀ“t even vote without Trump.
Although Trump is not a fan of Assad (Trump thinks he is not a good guy), they have many in common. However, what President Assad had already proven, is up to President Trump to prove: He lets deeds follow the words.
"Many of these Christians fervently back Bashar al-Assad, as they feel he treats Syriaās Christians fairly and is their best protection against spreading Islamist extremism in the region. So they like Trump, as they feel heās their best hope for limiting Western intervention on behalf of the rebels seeking to take down Assad. To an extent, they see Trump and Assad as two of a kind when it comes to protecting the regionās Christians.
For Moussa, Trumpās campaign promise to protect Christians sounds very personal. Other candidates talk about their faith, Moussa said. But only Trump promises to actively protect Christiansājust like Assad.
āI think they do not want Syria to progressāthey want to bring it down,ā he said of the Obama administrationās view of the nation. āThey brought Iraq down. They did in Vietnam. Tell me a country that America went to they didnāt leave it in shambles.ā
Sabbagh said he hopes Assad stays in powerāand he believes a President Trump would keep him there.
āLeave us alone, we will care for ourselves,ā he said of the country. āWe would like [Assad] to stay because for Christians, he is our protection."
For Moussa, voting Trump is easy.
āThe only hope, I think, for us is to see Trump go to the White House,ā he said. āAnd honestly, Iām not gonna vote if itās not gonna be for him.ā"
These Syrian-American Christians Love Trump Because They Say He's Like Assad
Although Trump is not a fan of Assad (Trump thinks he is not a good guy), they have many in common. However, what President Assad had already proven, is up to President Trump to prove: He lets deeds follow the words.
"Many of these Christians fervently back Bashar al-Assad, as they feel he treats Syriaās Christians fairly and is their best protection against spreading Islamist extremism in the region. So they like Trump, as they feel heās their best hope for limiting Western intervention on behalf of the rebels seeking to take down Assad. To an extent, they see Trump and Assad as two of a kind when it comes to protecting the regionās Christians.
For Moussa, Trumpās campaign promise to protect Christians sounds very personal. Other candidates talk about their faith, Moussa said. But only Trump promises to actively protect Christiansājust like Assad.
āI think they do not want Syria to progressāthey want to bring it down,ā he said of the Obama administrationās view of the nation. āThey brought Iraq down. They did in Vietnam. Tell me a country that America went to they didnāt leave it in shambles.ā
Sabbagh said he hopes Assad stays in powerāand he believes a President Trump would keep him there.
āLeave us alone, we will care for ourselves,ā he said of the country. āWe would like [Assad] to stay because for Christians, he is our protection."
For Moussa, voting Trump is easy.
āThe only hope, I think, for us is to see Trump go to the White House,ā he said. āAnd honestly, Iām not gonna vote if itās not gonna be for him.ā"
These Syrian-American Christians Love Trump Because They Say He's Like Assad
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