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Trump Plans To Capitalize On Schumer Shutdown With Plan To Axe Federal Agencies

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President Donald Trump announced he is scheduled to meet with Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, to discuss which parts of the government he recommends cutting amid the Schumer Shutdown.

“I have a meeting today with Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame, to determine which of the many Democrat Agencies, most of which are a political SCAM, he recommends to be cut, and whether or not those cuts will be temporary or permanent,” the president wrote on Truth Social Thursday morning.

“I can’t believe the Radical Left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity,” he continued. “They are not stupid people, so maybe this is their way of wanting to, quietly and quickly, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” 

Trump Warns of Necessary Cuts as Shutdown Looms

President Trump said Tuesday that while he would prefer to avoid a government shutdown, it could provide an opportunity to continue his mission of restoring fiscal sanity in Washington and eliminating wasteful spending.

“We don’t want it to shut down because we have the greatest economy and investment environment ever,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “We’ve got $17 trillion being invested in this country right now. So the last person who wants a shutdown is us.”

“But with that being said,” he continued, “a shutdown allows us to make reforms that are otherwise impossible — cutting bloated programs, trimming the fat, and removing layers of bureaucracy that serve no one but Washington insiders.”

A government funding lapse doesn’t give the president new powers, but it does shift discretion to the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine which programs must continue and which can pause. The Antideficiency Act requires agencies to halt nonessential spending when Congress fails to pass appropriations, while preserving core constitutional and national security functions.

Trump praised OMB Director Russell Vought for his leadership on budget discipline. “Russell Vought has been very popular lately because he knows how to bring the budget under control in ways Congress never would,” Trump said. “Shutdowns have risk for Democrats too — because during them, we can finally cut things they love to spend on, things that waste taxpayer dollars, and no one can reverse it.”

Later that day, Trump reiterated that he wants a deal but will not ignore the chance to protect taxpayers if Democrats refuse to negotiate responsibly. “A lot of good can come from this,” he said. “We can finally weed out overspending and save Americans’ hard-earned money.”

Vought, in a memo Tuesday evening, declared that a shutdown appeared unavoidable because of what he called “Democrats’ insane policy demands, including $1 trillion in new spending.” He told federal employees to prepare for an orderly pause in operations.

Vice President JD Vance: Focus on Essential Services

On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance joined the White House press briefing to emphasize that while the administration expects the shutdown to be brief, some workforce reductions are unavoidable.

“We’re going to have to make things work,” Vance said. “That means prioritizing essential functions and, unfortunately, letting go of some nonessential positions. Our goal is to make sure the American people feel as little pain as possible.”

Vance pushed back on criticism that the administration is using the shutdown for partisan targeting: “We’re not going after agencies because of politics. We’re trying to keep critical services running, even when Democrats refuse to fund the government responsibly.”

The Drive to Make Government Leaner

These measures are part of Trump’s larger effort to make the federal government lean, accountable, and responsive to voters — not entrenched bureaucrats. In January, the administration offered voluntary buyouts for employees ready to step aside and avoid deeper cuts. Those were followed by reduction-in-force (RIF) plans across agencies with low performance or duplication of services.

In his March address to Congress, Trump pledged to “reclaim power from unaccountable bureaucracy and return it to the American people.”

“Any federal bureaucrat who resists this change will be removed from office,” Trump said. “We’re draining the swamp. The days of rule by unelected bureaucrats are over.”

DOGE and the Push Against Waste

Central to this reform is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk was tapped to lead DOGE’s oversight efforts — leveraging innovation and private-sector discipline to expose costly, ineffective programs.

DOGE has flagged millions in questionable foreign aid and pet projects that have little to do with serving Americans, including:

  • $25 million for “biodiversity and socially responsible behavior” in Colombia
  • $40 million to “improve the social and economic inclusion of sedentary migrants”
  • $42 million for “social and behavior change” initiatives in Uganda
  • $10 million for circumcision programs in Mozambique

“Why are we paying for these things abroad when our own border is wide open and Americans are struggling?” Trump asked at CPAC, highlighting the findings.

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Cartel Leader Admits That President Trump’s Cartel Crackdown Works

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A senior Sinaloa Cartel leader has admitted that President Donald Trump’s strong border security policies are taking a real toll on their criminal operations. Speaking anonymously to CNN senior national correspondent David Culver, the cartel member acknowledged that Trump’s aggressive stance on border control and drug trafficking has disrupted their business.

The Trump administration made confronting foreign cartels a top national security priority. By deploying more resources to the southern border, pressuring Mexico to take action, and increasing enforcement against drug trafficking networks, Trump sought to stop the flow of fentanyl, heroin, and human smuggling into the United States. His administration worked closely with law enforcement to dismantle smuggling corridors and target cartel finances, a shift that has forced cartels to adapt and scramble.

Culver interviewed the masked, goggle-wearing Sinaloa leader, who described his own criminal past: “From killing to coordinating smuggling operations, he says he’s done it all,” Culver reported.

When asked directly, “Do you think what President Trump has been doing has been making your job tougher?” the cartel member answered bluntly: “Oh yeah. Yeah.”

“So it’s becoming more difficult, you think?” Culver pressed.

“Yeah,” the senior member confirmed.

According to Culver, these enforcement measures have “massive implications” for the cartels. “You heard that cartel boss say that his job is getting tougher. And because of that, officials say cartels are now charging much more to get migrants across. It’s jumped from about $6,500 a person that they were charging earlier this year to now nearly $10,000 that they’re charging,” Culver said. Many migrants simply cannot afford these higher rates, and those who do often end up in deep debt to the cartels.

In a moment of rare candor, the cartel operative admitted the harm caused by his organization: when Culver asked if he felt part of the problem, he replied, “Yeah,” but justified his actions as self-defense — “You have something wrong to me, I do something bad to you.”

The man said his decision to speak publicly was meant as a warning to others about the cost of a life in organized crime. But when asked why he doesn’t leave the cartel, his response was chilling: once someone joins, “they cannot get out.”

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Report: Trump Admin Sends Over 100 Iranians Back To Tehran In Rare Deal

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The Trump administration has reportedly deported a planeload of more than 100 Iranians under a deal struck with the Iranian government.

Iranian officials confirmed to The New York Times that the planeload of migrants took off from Louisiana on Monday night and was expected to arrive in Iran via Qatar on Tuesday. A U.S. official also reportedly confirmed the plan to the outlet.

Monday’s round of deportations is the first step in a larger plan to deport approximately 400 Iranian nationals.

“The Trump Administration is committed to fulfilling President Trump’s promise to carry out the largest mass deportation operation of illegal aliens in history, using all the tools at our disposal,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Fox News on Tuesday.

The deal marks a rare instance of cooperation between Tehran and the US, which saw heightened tensions in the wake of this summer’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iranian officials told The Times that the deportation deal came about after months of discussions between the two nations.

The identities of the Iranian deportees are unknown, but The Times reported that the group included men and women, some of whom were couples. The outlet also noted, citing Iranian officials, that some of the deportees volunteered to leave the U.S. after spending time in detention centers, while others were not going voluntarily.

Iranian officials also told The Times that in almost every case, the deportees either had asylum requests denied or had yet to appear before a judge for a hearing on their requests.

“We have urged the American government to respect the rights of Iranian migrants and their citizenship rights under international law. They must not be denied consular services, fair judicial process, or the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” Noushabadi told Tasnim news agency.

Another official told the news agency that the individuals being deported had left Iran legally, but how they entered the U.S. was “another matter.” For decades, the U.S. had granted refuge to Iranians fleeing political repression due to the regime’s reputation for brutal human rights abuses.

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Rosie O’Donnell’s Obsession With Donald Trump Leaves Even Her Therapist Puzzled

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Actress and liberal activist Rosie O’Donnell once again lashed out at President Donald Trump — so intensely, in fact, that even her own therapist doesn’t understand the depth of her anger.

Appearing Monday on MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace’s podcast The Best People, O’Donnell described Trump as a “madman” and insisted he’s a threat to every American. She admitted that she cannot comprehend how millions of Americans don’t share her deep-seated hostility.

“I don’t know, Nicolle, how it is that some people cannot see it,” O’Donnell said. “My therapist said, ‘Why are you so upset?’ And I said to her, why are you not?”

Wallace responded sympathetically, saying, “Yeah, I have that conversation too.”

O’Donnell went on to warn of alleged harm the president is causing — such as supposedly cutting Medicaid funding — claiming ominously, “What he’s done now hasn’t even hit us yet. And if he’s not stopped now, we have lost our country.” O’Donnell did not clarify what she meant by “stopping” the president.

A Long-Running Feud That’s Consumed O’Donnell

O’Donnell’s public fixation on Trump dates back years. One of the most famous flashpoints came during the 2015 GOP primary debate when Trump, pressed by Megyn Kelly on his sharp remarks about certain women, quipped he was “only” referring to O’Donnell — a moment that drew cheers and laughter from the audience.

The animosity only grew. Earlier this year, O’Donnell followed through on past threats to leave the United States, moving to Ireland after Trump’s reelection. She claimed she would only consider returning “when you know it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America.”

Downward Spiral Fueled by Political Rage

By O’Donnell’s own admission, her obsession with Trump has taken a toll on her mental health. She described the move overseas as necessary for her “sanity,” a stark indication of how politics have dominated her personal life. Friends and observers have noted how O’Donnell, once a beloved comedian and talk show host, has seen her public image sour and her career stall as she’s poured more energy into anti-Trump activism than entertainment. Even O’Donnell acknowledged her therapy sessions are consumed by her fury over one man — and that her therapist is confused by the intensity of it.

A Media Narrative That Fell Flat

O’Donnell blamed Trump’s popularity on what she called “lies” from the media and pop culture, singling out Mark Burnett’s hit show The Apprentice for portraying him as a successful businessman and leader. “Thanks to Mark Burnett’s ‘Apprentice’ show that lied to the American people, that sold fiction as fact … people were confused and lied to. And then they listened to Fox News and they were more lost,” she said.

But even her friendly host, Wallace, tried to soothe O’Donnell’s despair. Wallace claimed Trump is “more unpopular now than he’s ever been,” citing RealClearPolitics polling showing his approval rating around 45.4 percent — though that’s still formidable given years of relentless media opposition.

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Ex-Congressman Madison Cawthorn Launches Bid For Florida House Seat

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He’s back…

Former North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn is jumping back into politics, this time launching a bid in Florida’s 19th Congressional District.

Cawthorn pointed to the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a core reason behind his return to the political scene, though the 30-year-old former congressman said he had been “juggling” the idea of running for Congress since Florida’s 19th District Representative Byron Donalds announced he would be vacating the seat to run for governor. 

“After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, I knew that there was really no option. I’ve decided to run for Congress again,” Cawthorn told Fox News. “I want to make sure [the people of Florida] have amazing representation in Washington, D.C., because I know exactly what happens in the swamp.”

The former Congressman also said his experience with hurricane relief in the district, which includes Naples, Cape Coral, Ft. Myers and Marco Island, as well as seeing the community come together also played a part in his decision to run. 

Cawthorn burst onto the national stage in 2020 as one of the youngest Republicans ever elected to Congress, winning his North Carolina seat at just 25 years old. He quickly became a symbol of youthful conservative energy and unapologetic defiance of the Washington establishment.

But his meteoric rise ran into turbulence during his lone term. In early 2022, he alleged that some D.C. elites had invited him to a cocaine-fueled “orgy,” a claim that drew sharp criticism from GOP leadership. Weeks later, police body camera footage showed him being pulled over while driving a car he mistakenly believed he owned, and he was also cited for bringing a firearm through airport security — his second such incident in less than a year.

Republican leadership, once supportive, gradually distanced themselves. The controversies overshadowed his legislative work and contributed to his loss in the 2022 Republican primary.

As for the scandals and legal trouble Cawthorn faced during his term, he told Fox News he was “railroaded out of Washington, D.C., by the radical left and members of [his] own party” for telling “the truth” about the city. 

“You can start looking at things that happened months after I left, and I think it proves the things I was talking about,” Cawthorn told Fox. “There’s a lot of people in Washington, D.C., who enjoy just having talking points” that members have used for “decades and decades.”

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Supreme Court Intervenes In Trump Plan To Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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The Supreme Court stopped President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday, pausing her removal until the court can hear the case.

The Supreme Court denied Trump’s request and said Cook can remain in her position through January, when the court is likely to make a final ruling on the issue.

Trump fired Cook from her position after his Federal Housing Finance Agency chief, Bill Pulte, accused her of mortgage fraud

The update comes roughly two weeks after Trump officials appealed the case to the high court for emergency review. 

Oral arguments are expected to be closely watched, given the unprecedented nature of the case, and the seismic shift that any ruling could have on U.S. economic decisions. 

In appealing the case to the Supreme Court, lawyers for the Trump administration argued that the Fed’s “uniquely important role” in the U.S. economy only heightens the government’s and public’s interest in reviewing the case.

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Soros-Backed Group Behind Campaign To Force Government Shutdown

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A left-wing pressure campaign backed by billions in Soros family funding has played a starring role in the Democrat Senate’s decision to reject a clean funding bill — precipitating a government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. today, October 1, 2025.

The activist group Indivisible — long a fixture of the anti-Trump “resistance” movement — is now actively urging Democrats in the Senate to refuse bipartisan funding, even if it means keeping the government shuttered. Their website hosts a tool that lets supporters call their Democratic senators and push the scripted message: don’t vote to fund the government unless left-wing policy demands are met, and never offer a “blank check” to Trump.

Indivisible’s non-tax-deductible arm, Indivisible Project, has collected $7.6 million in grants from the Open Society Foundations (founded by George Soros) over the past eight years, according to the group’s own disclosures. Critics argue that the group’s posture signals that its priority is political warfare, not good governance.

The push is especially pointed at Senate leader Chuck Schumer, who in March buckled and joined Republicans in passing a spending bill — sparking outrage from the Left. Indivisible has not forgiven him: they publicly called on him to resign and even organized retirement-card drives against him.

Shutdown underway — what’s at stake

With Democrats refusing to support a clean continuing resolution (CR) — i.e. a stopgap funding bill without additional demands — the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to advance the Republican proposal. The result: the government ceased non-essential operations as of 12:01 a.m. today.

  • Furloughs: An estimated 750,000 federal workers will be sent home without pay each day.
  • Essential services: Some agencies — like TSA, border enforcement, and veteran benefits — will continue under “essential” designations.
  • Cuts in operations: Many federal departments, from education to health agencies, will sharply curtail work.
  • Economic ripple effects: Analysts warn of lost income, delays in services, and stress on local communities.

Republicans argue that this shutdown is not the result of GOP overreach, but of intransigent left-wing forces demanding “healthcare giveaways, open-ended spending, and ideological concessions,” and then threatening collapse if they don’t get their way. In public statements, the Trump administration is casting blame squarely on Democrats — accusing them of refusing a clean funding route and prioritizing political posturing over governance.

Why the Left tolerated — or engineered — this

From a Republican perspective, the footprint of radical activist pressure in this process is impossible to ignore. Indivisible is not just calling on rank-and-file supporters — it is attempting to intimidate Senate Democrats, even those from swing states, into voting against their better interests.

That bold tactic illustrates how far some in the Democratic base are willing to push: not to govern, but to force maximal ideological concessions. By threatening a shutdown, Indivisible, with Soros backing, is effectively saying: dare to disagree with us, and we’ll shut down your government as punishment.

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Former Trump Campaign Manager Registers As Foreign Agent For Israel

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President Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale has registered as a foreign agent for Israel.

Parscale was hired to create digital campaigns combating antisemitism and targeting young Americans in a contract worth $6 million.

Parscale signed a Foreign Agents Registration Act form this month, informing the Department of Justice that he and his business Clock Tower X LLC were now representing Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs “to develop and execute a nationwide campaign in the United States to combat antisemitism.”

In another registration form, Parscale also disclosed his partnership with Germany’s HAVAS Media Network as part of the arrangement.

Asked whether the agency was “supervised by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal,” Parscale ticked the box “Yes,” explaining that the agency was being “supervised” by the “State of Israel.”

According to Parscale’s contract, his company is hired to create content where at least 80 percent “is tailored to Gen Z audiences across platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, podcasts, and other relevant digital and broadcast outlets.” 

The contract also states that “Agency shall provide strategic communications, planning, and media services in support of Client’s engagement by the State of Israel to develop and execute a nationwide campaign in the United States to combat antisemitism.”

Parscale will also reportedly work to influence AI models such as ChatGPT.

Parscale served as the Trump campaign’s digital media director in 2016, before going on to become Trump’s campaign manager in 2020.

Antisemitism has risen dramatically in the U.S. amid two years of Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, triggered by the U.S.-designated terrorist group’s attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The Anti-Defamation League recorded 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the U.S. in 2024, the highest number on record since the ADL began tracking incidents 46 years ago. 

The ADL said that for the first time in the history of the audit, a majority (58 percent) of all incidents contained elements related to Israel or Zionism.

YouTube Agrees To Pay Over 20 Million To Settle Trump Lawsuit

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YouTube has agreed to pay Donald Trump $24.5 million after preventing him from posting new videos to his channel after the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots.

According to the filing, $22 million will be used to support Trump’s construction of a White House State Ballroom and will be held in a tax-exempt entity called the Trust for the National Mall.

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Another $2.5 million will go to the other plaintiffs in the lawsuit — including the American Conservative Union, Andrew Baggiani, Austen Fletcher, Maryse Veronica Jean-Louis, Frank Valentine, Kelly Victory and Naomi Wolf — according to the filing.

“This Notice of Settlement and Stipulation of Dismissal shall not constitute an admission of liability or fault on the part of the Defendants or their agents, servants, or employees, and is entered into by all Parties for the sole purpose of compromising disputed claims and avoiding the expenses and risks of further litigation,” the filing stated.

YouTube suspended Trump’s account following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, saying at the time that an uploaded video violated its policy for inciting violence. It restored Trump’s channel more than two years later, citing that voters could “hear equally from major national candidates in the run-up to an election.”

Trump’s lawsuit alleged that YouTube prevented him from “exercising his constitutional right of free speech” by banning him indefinitely from the platform.

YouTube, which is owned by Google parent company Alphabet, is the latest social media company to agree to settle with Trump this year over the suspension of his accounts following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Meta agreed to settle with Trump by making a donation of $22 million to his presidential library and paying $3 million in legal fees in January.

The Wall Street Journal quotes Trump lawyer John P. Coale, who brought the suits with lead litigation attorney John Q. Kelly.

“If he had not been re-elected, we would have been in court for 1,000 years,” Coale said, suggesting that Trump’s return to power motivated the social media companies to settle. “It was his re-election that made the difference.”

The report said the settlement comes as Google is “under pressure from the Justice Department to break up its ad businesses after a federal judge ruled this spring that the company had created a monopoly in advertising.”

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Trump Announces Benjamin Netanyahu Has Agreed to His Plan to End War in Gaza

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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during their joint press conference, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Leslie N. Emory)

President Donald Trump announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to his plan to end Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip during a press conference at the White House that followed a meeting between the two leaders on Monday.

The United States released Trump’s 20-point plan in full moments before Trump and Netanyahu stepped out in front of reporters for the press conference.

“I also want to thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for agreeing to the plan, and for trusting that if we work together, we can bring an end to the death and destruction that we’ve seen for so many years decades, even centuries. And begin a new chapter of security, peace, and prosperity for the entire region,” said Trump in his opening remarks.

Read Trump’s peace plan, in full, below:

1. Gaza will be a deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.

2. Gaza will be redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough.

3. If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed upon line to prepare for a hostage release. During this time, all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended, and battle lines will remain frozen until conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal.

4. Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting this agreement, all hostages, alive and deceased, will be returned.

5. Once all hostages are released, Israel will release 250 life sentence prisoners plus 1700 Gazans who were detained after October 7th 2023, including all women and children detained in that context. For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israel will release the remains of 15 deceased Gazans.

6. Once all hostages are returned, Hamas members who commit to peaceful co-existence and to decommission their weapons will be given amnesty. Members of Hamas who wish to leave Gaza will be provided safe passage to receiving countries.

7. Upon acceptance of this agreement, full aid will be immediately sent into the Gaza Strip. At a minimum, aid quantities will be consistent with what was included in the January 19, 2025, agreement regarding humanitarian aid, including rehabilitation of infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage), rehabilitation of hospitals and bakeries, and entry of necessary equipment to remove rubble and open roads.

8. Entry of distribution and aid in the Gaza Strip will proceed without interference from the two parties through the United Nations and its agencies, and the Red Crescent, in addition to other international institutions not associated in any manner with either party. Opening the Rafah crossing in both directions will be subject to the same mechanism implemented under the January 19, 2025 agreement.

9. Gaza will be governed under the temporary transitional governance of a technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee, responsible for delivering the day-to-day running of public services and municipalities for the people in Gaza. This committee will be made up of qualified Palestinians and international experts, with oversight and supervision by a new international transitional body, the “Board of Peace,” which will be headed and chaired by President Donald J. Trump, with other members and heads of State to be announced, including Former Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body will set the framework and handle the funding for the redevelopment of Gaza until such time as the Palestinian Authority has completed its reform program, as outlined in various proposals, including President Trump’s peace plan in 2020 and the Saudi-French proposal, and can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza. This body will call on best international standards to create modern and efficient governance that serves the people of Gaza and is conducive to attracting investment.

10. A Trump economic development plan to rebuild and energize Gaza will be created by convening a panel of experts who have helped birth some of the thriving modern miracle cities in the Middle East. Many thoughtful investment proposals and exciting development ideas have been crafted by well-meaning international groups, and will be considered to synthesize the security and governance frameworks to attract and facilitate these investments that will create jobs, opportunity, and hope for future Gaza.

11. A special economic zone will be established with preferred tariff and access rates to be negotiated with participating countries.

12. No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return. We will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza.

13. Hamas and other factions agree to not have any role in the governance of Gaza, directly, indirectly, or in any form. All military, terror, and offensive infrastructure, including tunnels and weapon production facilities, will be destroyed and not rebuilt. There will be a process of demilitarization of Gaza under the supervision of independent monitors, which will include placing weapons permanently beyond use through an agreed process of decommissioning, and supported by an internationally funded buy back and reintegration program all verified by the independent monitors. New Gaza will be fully committed to building a prosperous economy and to peaceful coexistence with their neighbors.

14. A guarantee will be provided by regional partners to ensure that Hamas, and the factions, comply with their obligations and that New Gaza poses no threat to its neighbors or its people.

15. The United States will work with Arab and international partners to develop a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) to immediately deploy in Gaza. The ISF will train and provide support to vetted Palestinian police forces in Gaza, and will consult with Jordan and Egypt who have extensive experience in this field. This force will be the long-term internal security solution. The ISF will work with Israel and Egypt to help secure border areas, along with newly trained Palestinian police forces. It is critical to prevent munitions from entering Gaza and to facilitate the rapid and secure flow of goods to rebuild and revitalize Gaza. A deconfliction mechanism will be agreed upon by the parties.

16. Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza. As the ISF establishes control and stability, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will withdraw based on standards, milestones, and timeframes linked to demilitarization that will be agreed upon between the IDF, ISF, the guarantors, and the Unites States, with the objective of a secure Gaza that no longer poses a threat to Israel, Egypt, or its citizens. Practically, the IDF will progressively hand over the Gaza territory it occupies to the ISF according to an agreement they will make with the transitional authority until they are withdrawn completely from Gaza, save for a security perimeter presence that will remain until Gaza is properly secure from any resurgent terror threat.

17. In the event Hamas delays or rejects this proposal, the above, including the scaled-up aid operation, will proceed in the terror-free areas handed over from the IDF to the ISF.

18. An interfaith dialogue process will be established based on the values of tolerance and peaceful co-existence to try and change mindsets and narratives of Palestinians and Israelis by emphasizing the benefits that can be derived from peace.

19. While Gaza re-development advances and when the PA reform program is faithfully carried out, the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood, which we recognize as the aspiration of the Palestinian people.

20. The United States will establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous co-existence.

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