US President Donald Trump's announcement that the US will seize control of the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians sparked international condemnation. While Trump's administration attempted to clarify his remarks, the incident drew attention to a photo of Malaysia's ambassador to the US holding a Make America Great Again (MAGA) sign at Trump's victory rally, prompting debate about his conduct and the implications of associating with the MAGA movement.
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Meanwhile, his people had tried to backtrack his words. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump merely meant the Palestinians need to be temporarily relocated somewhere safer, describing it as “not a hostile move” but an offer to rebuild and “to be in charge of rebuilding.” Netizens understood that it was part of his job as a diplomat to attend the rally but believed he could have chosen not to hold up the sign like he was at a concert.
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