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WEST PALM BEACH — In a move that surprised many in the diplomatic community, President Donald Trump has officially distanced himself from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recognition of Somaliland. In an exclusive interview with the New York Post today, Trump was asked if the U.S. would follow Israel’s lead. His response was blunt: “Just say, ‘No.'” Recognition of Somaliland
Despite his close alliance with Netanyahu, Trump signaled that his administration is not convinced of the strategic necessity of the move. “Does anyone know what Somaliland is, really?” the President remarked, indicating that the White House is prioritizing the implementation of the Gaza Peace Board over new diplomatic entanglements in the Horn of Africa. This “America First” approach puts a temporary freeze on Somaliland’s hopes for a “domino effect” of Western recognition following the Israeli announcement
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