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Trump earns praise for support of Iranian protesters | TheHill

posted onJanuary 1, 2018
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Article snippet: MORE on Sunday earned praise from lawmakers and former government officials for his approach to the protests taking place in Iran.  The Trump administration has taken a strong stance supporting peaceful demonstrators protesting against the government in Tehran, with Trump tweeting about it multiple times and Vice President Pence and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations MORE also voicing support. His position has bipartisan appeal, with Democrats including Trump's former presidential opponent MORE making similar statements over the last few days in support of the protesters.  “The people are finally getting wise as to how their money and wealth is being stolen and squandered on terrorism,” Trump said early Sunday. “Looks like they will not take it any longer. The USA is watching very closely for human rights violations!” Sen. MORE (R-S.C.), who is considered a prominent voice within the GOP on national security and foreign policy, pointed to Trump's support of Iranian protesters as evidence that Trump has “made good foreign policy choices.” “He is now on the side of the Iranian people,” Graham told CBS’s “Face the Nation," but went on to urge Trump to do more. “But he has to do more than watch. He actually has to act. And if I were him I would withdraw from the nuclear agreement with Iran next year if it's not made better by the Congress and our European allies," he said. Graham said Trump’s approach to Iran should be “the exact opposite” of former President Oba... Link to the full article to read more

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