President Donald Trump’s speech garnered wide-ranging praise Sunday for a speech urging Islam to drive out terrorists – including comparisons to former President Ronald Reagan’s iconic speech to tear down that wall in Berlin.
President Donald Trump’s speech garnered wide-ranging praise Sunday for a speech urging Islam to “drive out” terrorists – including comparisons to former President Ronald Reagan’s iconic speech to “tear down that wall” in Berlin.
Elliot Abrams, who served in foreign policy positions for Reagan and President George W. Bush told CNN that Trump “comes out looking better, not only as presidential, but as reaching out to Muslim leaders from around the world.”
Supporters hailed the tone and message on Twitter.
Entertainer Vinnie James said the speech —with its demand for Islam adherents to deal with terrorists and “drive them out” – was reminiscent of Reagan’s memorable call to “Tear down this wall.”
President Trump’s speech in Saudi is ROCKING right now. I’m reminded of Reagan’s “Tear down this wall!” speech. Wow. Powerful. -VJ
And GOP supporter and broadcaster Wayne Dupree hailed the speech as proof Trump “will turn out to become best” president “ever.”
Historic speech! No apologies, fight between good and evil. Trump will turn out to become best @POTUS ever! #RiyadhSummit #Trump #MAGA pic.twitter.com/RzR5aBU7OC
Fox News’ Eric Bolling also lavishly praised Trump’s remarks.
President Trump just concluded an historic speech. Radical Islamic Terror has been put on notice. No subtlety. No Obama apologies. #Maga .
Political commentator Dave Rubin said no matter what your politics are, “this was a solid speech with some hard truths.”
Of course the reaction will break on partisan lines, but that was a solid speech with some hard truths. He didn’t lecture, he reached out.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., called the remarks “masterful.”
Masterful speech by @POTUS Trump. No apologies, P. C. or hand wringing. Drive terrorists out. Unite Muslims, Christians & Jews.
