Israel might be a haven for Trump

When President Trump is escorted out of the White House on Jan. 20, he will certainly be a broken man. Those who care for him may encourage a stay at any of his resorts or at Mar-a-Lago, but sooner rather than later, Trump will have to face the mountain of debts and lawsuits that awaits him when he exits the haven of the presidency.

Why not have him visit — for what may prove to be an extended stay — the state of Israel?

There, he will surely be welcomed as a hero, a president who accomplished what no other has done: full implementation of American diplomatic recognition of the sovereignty of Israel, by moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the capital, Jerusalem.

He also brokered a peace treaty and established normal relations, including long-forbidden commercial activities, between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel. Soon thereafter, followed a similar treaty with Sudan.

These are historic diplomatic successes, which are rightfully celebrated in Israel, if considered in the United States as one of the few true accomplishments of the Trump administration. In Israel, Trump will bask in admiration reminiscent of his only true success in business: playing a businessman in a popular reality TV show.

While Israel has an extradition treaty with America, it may choose not to extradite Trump, instead deciding that he is welcome to stay in Israel as long as he wishes.

This is another reason for Trump to set up temporary residence there, as he decides how he will continue to lead the large group of Americans, Republican leaders among them, who still look to him as the true defender of American greatness.

Some may say that this is a fanciful idea, but Trump and Israel have surprised us before.

– Lawrence M. Fishman,

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