Palestinian Authority continues to demonize Donald Trump

The article "Palestinian Authority continues to demonize Donald Trump" presents three main arguments:

1. Demonization of Trump as Racist and Populist:The Palestinian Authority (PA), through official media and commentary, consistently portrays Donald Trump as a racist, extremist, and populist. This narrative reflects the PA's long-standing disdain for Trump's policies and leadership style, labeling him as representative of a "racist majority" in the U.S., including evangelicals and even minority communities that supported him.

2. Strategic Manipulation of Trump:Despite the harsh rhetoric, the PA sees an opportunity to influence Trump. Officials suggest that by understanding his "mentality" and acting "wisely and cleverly," the PA could potentially manipulate Trump into supporting Palestinian interests. Mahmoud Abbas' congratulatory call following Trump’s reelection is cited as a step in this strategic approach.

3. Continuation of Anti-Trump Rhetoric:The article highlights how the PA has spent years mocking and vilifying Trump, comparing him to Hitler, and using derogatory language. This ongoing hate speech demonstrates a broader strategy to delegitimize Trump while simultaneously attempting to exploit his dealmaking tendencies for political gain.

The PA’s dual approach—demonizing Trump publicly while seeking to manipulate him privately—underscores the complexity of its strategy in dealing with U.S. leadership.