Trump the Student:  Golan Heights Decision after a History Lesson!

By Staff, Agencies

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he made the decision to recognize the Occupied Syrian Golan Heights as “Israeli” after getting a quick history lesson.

Speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition gathering in Las Vegas, Trump said he made the snap decision during a discussion with his top so-called “Middle East peace advisers”, including the US ambassador to “Israel”, David Friedman, and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

"I said, 'Fellows, do me a favor. Give me a little history, quick. Want to go fast. I got a lot of things I'm working on: China, North Korea. Give me a quickie," Trump said to laughter from the Las Vegas crowd.

"'How do you like the idea of me recognizing exactly what we're discussing?'" said Trump, recounting the conversation.

Trump, who typically demands short sharp briefings and is known for his colorful retelling of stories, said Friedman was shocked, "like a wonderful, beautiful baby," and asked the President if he would actually do it.

“Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Trump last month. 

"I went - 'BING!' - it was done," Trump said on Saturday, describing the swiftness of his decision. "We make fast decisions. And we make good decisions."

When Trump asked the crowd who will win “Israel's” election - there were shouts of "Bibi!" Trump responded "I think it's going to be close. Two good people."

Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival against former top general Benny Gantz, a political novice.