US Senators React to Trump's Gaza Plan: "Absurd" vs. "Thinking Outside the Box"
President Trump's proposal for U.S. involvement in the Gaza Strip has polarized senators. While some Republicans support it as a path to peace, others, including Democrats, criticize it as impractical and akin to ethnic cleansing. The plan has sparked significant debate regarding the humanitarian impact on Gazan residents.
hassan benyoub 
February 6, 2025 – President Donald Trump's recent proposal regarding the Gaza Strip has drawn a range of reactions from U.S. senators, reflecting a deep divide in opinion. Trump's plan, which involves the U.S. potentially "taking over" Gaza, has been met with both support and criticism, with some senators praising his innovative approach and others condemning it as impractical and unethical.
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Republican Reactions
- Senator Lindsey Graham: A close ally of Trump, expressed hesitancy, stating, "I think that would be a problem; having American troops involved in that area rarely ends well."
- Senator Roger Wicker: Praised Trump's approach, saying, "The President is thinking outside the box."
- Senator Thom Tillis: Suggested the plan would "complicate matters further."
- Senator Marco Rubio: Characterized Trump's strategy as a pathway to peace, expressing confidence that "The United States is prepared to lead and make Gaza beautiful again. Our aim is lasting peace for everyone in the region".
Democratic Reactions
- Senator Mark Kelly: Dismissed the idea as "absurd," stating, "It's not in our character as a nation to think about displacing people from their land and taking it over; this is nonsense."
- Senator Ruben Gallego: Described the plan as "completely stupid, dumb, and illegal."
- Senator Chris Coons: Said that Trump's idea that the U.S. take over Gaza while also advocating for the end of the humanitarian U.S. Agency for International Development is “insane”.
- Senator Chris Murphy: Decried the possibility of sending U.S. troops to Gaza as “a bad, sick joke”.
Neutral Stance
- Senator Kate Britt: Focused on the well-being of the Gazan people, stating, "What we want is what's best for the people of Gaza; we want them to have the opportunity that enables them to thrive and be safe. And clearly, we're going to continue to be engaged in conversations about that."
Context
The senators' reactions come in the wake of Trump's proposal to potentially "take over" Gaza, relocate its residents, and transform the territory. The plan has sparked significant discussion and controversy, with critics denouncing it as a form of ethnic cleansing.
