I had high hopes that Donald Trump would take meaningful steps to end the wholesale killing of Palestinians (genocide) and help bring an end to ongoing wars. In my view, he has often been misunderstood and unfairly targeted by mainstream media—and to some extent, that criticism is valid.

However, one thing remains unchanged: his unwavering support for the Israeli regime, which I view as brutal and oppressive. This factor weighs heavily in my evaluation of his leadership. As a result, despite my concerns about President Biden—whom I see as complicit in policies that enable mass suffering—Trump’s alignment with this regime places him even lower in my estimation.