Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, pretty much a twenty-year campaign pledge by the GOP.

Few issues in the Middle East are more evocative than Jerusalem—with the embassy move, it's the star of the world stage. But is that bad news? https://t.co/AnDuARipqA

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) May 17, 2018

1996 pic.twitter.com/rzCggLQvO9

— Jay Cost (@JayCostTWS) May 15, 2018

Here's 2000. pic.twitter.com/5xHBt2bieD

— Jay Cost (@JayCostTWS) May 15, 2018

Here's the 2004 platform. pic.twitter.com/2Dsbptzcxi

— Jay Cost (@JayCostTWS) May 15, 2018

But the Republican Party Platform of 2008 (overseen by the McCain campaign), endorsed moving the embassy. pic.twitter.com/6kcdFf9cam

— Jay Cost (@JayCostTWS) May 15, 2018

And of course 2016. So pretty much a twenty-year campaign pledge by the GOP. pic.twitter.com/UAa30ulmgf

— Jay Cost (@JayCostTWS) May 15, 2018

.@netanyahu: “Thank you President Trump for having the courage to keep your promises.” pic.twitter.com/itvcCODYL2

— KOKE REPORT (@KokeReport) May 14, 2018

Why Jerusalem Matters https://t.co/CWeJ0JLYC6

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) May 16, 2018

Thousands gather at the Western Wall to celebrate 'Jerusalem Day' ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony of the US Embassy in Jerusalem

Israel prepares for opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem... https://t.co/oTOwdlFlk4

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) May 13, 2018

Netanyahu Welcomes U.S. Delegation to Jerusalem on Eve of Embassy Opening | Breitbart https://t.co/r2TIfNkpLT via @BreitbartNews

— Joel B. Pollak (@joelpollak) May 13, 2018

Thousands gather at the Western Wall to celebrate 'Jerusalem Day' ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony of the US Embassy in Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/0FhJNB8WG1

— Wired Sources (@WiredSources) May 13, 2018

'Trump Is a Friend of Zion' Posters Go Up in Jerusalem https://t.co/4JNomhT7q5

— Michael van der Galien (@MikevdGalien) May 13, 2018

Jared and Ivanka arrive in Israel... https://t.co/br6v5X1R87

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) May 13, 2018

Some eyewitnesses stated that Arabs lashed out in rage against Jews who began singing at the site, while others indicate that Muslims attacked when three young Israelis began waving an Israeli flag. https://t.co/9NCWz65J9J

— Algemeiner (@Algemeiner) May 13, 2018

IDF BRACES FOR VIOLENCE https://t.co/Y1U2g05rD0

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) May 13, 2018

VP Mike Pence in Jerusalem

A privilege to pray at the Western Wall. This is our 4th trip to the Holy Land, but Karen & I never fail to leave without a sense our faith has been renewed - our faith in God, but also our faith in the people of Israel & their commitment to freedom, security & peace. #VPinIsrael pic.twitter.com/DbujemM0fO

— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) January 23, 2018

TONIGHT: @VP Mike Pence sits down with @ShannonBream for an exclusive interview from Jerusalem. Tune in to '@FoxNewsNight' at 11p ET! pic.twitter.com/Fj0Nr4DEGc

— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 22, 2018

A wonderful dinner with a true friend of Israel, @VP Mike Pence, and his wife Karen. Welcome to Jerusalem, our capital! 🇮🇱🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Ni4ac91lxJ

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 22, 2018

Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem

Israel says 10 more countries in talks about moving embassies to Jerusalem https://t.co/ypIGVwgUiR via @timesofisrael

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) December 26, 2017

Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem https://t.co/418gRWFDHa pic.twitter.com/B2oY4Snih4

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 26, 2017

>Arab States Tiring Of Palestinian Overreaction To Trump’s Jerusalem Cal https://t.co/lAco4O9z2F

— Jeff Dunetz (@yidwithlid) December 26, 2017

'The US will be taking names'

🌀🌀 Nikki Haley calls Egypt drafted resolution an insult‼️ No nation will dictate where the United States decides to locate our embassy‼️ NIKKI IS AWSOME‼️ https://t.co/Ph0K3cOou7

— Laare Mazurik (@MazurikL) December 20, 2017

@nikkihaley walking into the UN like pic.twitter.com/txHFRI9XEy

— Chris (@tolley68) December 20, 2017

United Nations​ Ambassador @nikkihaley issued this warning to countries planning to vote against @POTUS's Jerusalem decision. https://t.co/XA7HenCPN5 pic.twitter.com/hNM9tcLLqW

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 20, 2017

Nikki Haley is an amazingly strong women on the world stage. She's a total BadA$$. Another powerful woman that @POTUS Trump put in charge. Deal with it, LibTARDS. pic.twitter.com/2ApdWa85et

— Maverick (@RodStryker) December 20, 2017

ICYMI --> 'The US will be taking names': Nikki Haley puts the UN on BLAST over embassy vote https://t.co/LGgx2HLcuc

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) December 20, 2017

Referencing tomorrow's UN vote criticizing the US embassy move. In the words of the President, "Let them vote against us, we'll save a lot." pic.twitter.com/eUGWD4cCBR

— Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) December 20, 2017

The First Madame President? - MUST READ & SHARE
"With one hand raise (As US Ambassador to UN) #NikkiHaley demonstrated more backbone than #Obama, #Biden, and #BenRhodes could muster in 8 years." #MAGA
https://t.co/OPgG7WGEoI pic.twitter.com/EJEFyrVYgb

— Dr. Lynn J Anderson (@andersonDrLJA) December 20, 2017

Lt. Col. Ralph Peters (Ret.): "@nikkihaley is on track to be our Margaret Thatcher. She's really strong... She's sticking up for truth, justice, and the American way." pic.twitter.com/J2ADep1koT

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 20, 2017

State Dept issues GLOBAL travel warning after speech...

Palestinians orchestrating violence... https://t.co/eYKB93YNaP

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) December 7, 2017

Arabs, Europe, UN reject Trump recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital... https://t.co/gFnEk8c714

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) December 7, 2017

State Dept issues GLOBAL travel warning after speech... https://t.co/FhhC2hnGu4

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) December 7, 2017

Protests erupt... https://t.co/ziKFnpG2Or

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) December 7, 2017

Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising... https://t.co/flSc6Ae5hh

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) December 7, 2017

"This is a historic day...President Donald Trump, thank you for today's historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The Jewish people and the Jewish state will be forever grateful."

This is a historic day. Jerusalem has been the capital of Israel for nearly 70 years. Jerusalem has been the focus of our hopes, our dreams, our prayers for three millennia. Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people for 3,000 years. Thank you, @realDonaldTrump! 🇮🇱🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/mWCUpUMpiC

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) December 6, 2017

.@netanyahu: "President @realDonaldTrump, thank you for today's historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The Jewish people and the Jewish state will be forever grateful." pic.twitter.com/yC63tkwZi0

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 6, 2017

🇮🇱This President ROCKS!!🇮🇱
After years of Dems and Repubs stating #Jerusalem "should" be #Israel capital, @realDonaldTrump did something abhorrent to politicians; he actually did what was promised! Congratulations Benjamin @netanyahu and God bless ISRAEL!#MAGA #FoxNews #tcot pic.twitter.com/UwLQztwQtP

— M A Nöthem (@mikandynothem) December 6, 2017

.@netanyahu: "Israel will always ensure freedom of worship for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike." pic.twitter.com/jxwo4lUGoL

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 6, 2017

Jerusalem has been Israel's capital for 3000+ years... but @TheDemocrats are FREAKING😱OUT about #Trump recognizing the obvious.

Trump LEADS, and the United States no longer follows from behind!@Netanyahu's response to @POTUS: "This is a historic day" pic.twitter.com/U85FUZTsUB

— Cowboy Kal (@RightWingLawman) December 6, 2017

Moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem is the Right Move https://t.co/wox8JqPSeL

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 7, 2017

.@FredFleitz: "It's an important decision because an American president is finally keeping his campaign promise on moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem...it is also an important decision because this is an act of decisive leadership pic.twitter.com/Q1TdW8d7aL

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) December 7, 2017

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thanks President Donald Trump… https://t.co/vitu6hM6v6 https://t.co/41GPZL0xxG

— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) December 6, 2017

History repeats itself. President Truman did what he knew was right despite all the naysayers. 70 years later, our President @RealDonaldTrump shows that America still leads and will always do what’s just and right. #JerusalemCapitalOfIsrael pic.twitter.com/iAE9CPk8Yx

— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) December 7, 2017

UN Security Council calls emergency meeting after Trump's Jerusalem decision https://t.co/cFZiCicbB9 pic.twitter.com/mRYaK5Upt7

— The Hill (@thehill) December 7, 2017

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem https://t.co/Ia4ydHOqHU pic.twitter.com/r36wQTJB0K

— Pamela Geller (@PamelaGeller) December 6, 2017

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem: Goodness is contagious. President Trump's righteous example is being followed by forward thinking, freedom-loving world leaders. https://t.co/zi7Fd8GOE1 pic.twitter.com/IKMKuswS5x

— Pamela Geller (@atlasshrugs) December 6, 2017

Hi @SenFeinstein, Pelosi: In June you voted for Senate resolution saying Jerusalem should be recognized as undivided capital of Israel...What changed in last few months?

The president’s decision to unilaterally recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital rejects decades of bipartisan policy and undermines our standing with Palestinians and regional partners. pic.twitter.com/5yU2jS0SEZ

— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 6, 2017

Hi @SenFeinstein,

In June you voted for Senate resolution saying Jlem should be recognized as undivided capital of Israel (here's the vote: https://t.co/KO59QEq6Wh)

What changed in last few months? https://t.co/hyD50a2hHK

— Omri Ceren (@omriceren) December 7, 2017

Pelosi: "In the absence of a negotiated settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem now may needlessly spark mass protests, fuel tensions, and make it more difficult to reach a durable peace."

— Sabrina Siddiqui (@SabrinaSiddiqui) December 6, 2017

Then why did you vote for the Jerusalem Embassy Act, which requires the move without precondition of a negotiated settlement? https://t.co/Uq55LIPWZu https://t.co/dDHSPujWCy

— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) December 6, 2017

“It is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.”

.@POTUS: “It is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.” pic.twitter.com/bTdLD4LpbX

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 6, 2017

Trump: "With today's action, I reaffirm my administration's long-standing commitment to a future of peace and security for the region" pic.twitter.com/F11yoAOSto

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 6, 2017

Trump: 'I Have Determined That It Is Time to Officially Recognize Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel' - Breitbart https://t.co/cbPy2WxpDw via @BreitbartNews

— Joel B. Pollak (@joelpollak) December 6, 2017

Netanyahu to Trump: The Jewish people "will be forever grateful" https://t.co/Ole35hVPqz pic.twitter.com/k9keFsqIaT

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 6, 2017

Full Video and Transcript: Trump’s Speech Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel, “The Recognition of Reality” https://t.co/ZenSmLUphh pic.twitter.com/QogtIda1MM

— Pamela Geller (@PamelaGeller) December 6, 2017

Text Of President Trump’s Jerusalem Speech As Delivered: Thank you. When I came into office… https://t.co/pBJssjyV72

— Jeff Dunetz (@yidwithlid) December 6, 2017

.@HikindDov on @POTUS' speech on Israel: "It was an amazing speech and really very moderate. He really spoke to everyone. I just hope that everyone was listening carefully." pic.twitter.com/SbDPYmTVM2

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) December 6, 2017

"It is a sign of the disingenuousness of American foreign policy that it required someone from outside this system to behave as if words have meaning." https://t.co/Cx7uB97upM

— Elizabeth Harrington (@LizWFB) December 6, 2017

I didn't think it would happen. I was wrong about Trump on this. Never been happier to be wrong. https://t.co/UIuyc439ew

— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) December 6, 2017

NOW: Jerusalem Old City walls light up in colors of Israeli and American flags as Trump to declare Jerusalem capital of Israel. pic.twitter.com/uu6s1LNRR3

— Israel Breaking (@IsraelBreaking) December 6, 2017

Not only is Trump moving the embassy to Jerusalem, he says he’s building a new embassy. The U.S. consulate is right in the middle of Jerusalem

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 6, 2017

President Trump: "Israel is a sovereign nation with the right, like every other sovereign nation, to determine its own capital" pic.twitter.com/UfLWfAgQsA

— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 6, 2017

Announces he's dispatching VP Pence to the Middle East to reaffirm US commitment to work with its partners to defeat radicalism and expel extremists. pic.twitter.com/nwdtNvuvAy

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 6, 2017

President Trump: The #embassy in #Jerusalem will be a "magnificent monument to peace." OMG, I love this man. @POTUS

— Pamela Geller (@PamelaGeller) December 6, 2017

On conclusion of his speech, Pres Trump signs the latest six month waiver on moving US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Otherwise, Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 would impose funding cuts on the State Dept. pic.twitter.com/avOnm6nKEq

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 6, 2017

No hesitation on part of WH in acknowledging that Jerusalem announcement by Pres Trump fulfills "a major campaign promise of his and many previous Presidential candidates."

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 6, 2017

Good for Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) on @CNN: she rightly acknowledged the nuance and balance in the excellent statement by @POTUS: leaving final boundaries of #Jerusalem subject to negotiation.

— Michael Medved (@MedvedSHOW) December 6, 2017

MUST READ: Why President Trump is right to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital https://t.co/L1EoOckOIW

— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) December 6, 2017

Excellent speech. I've written about how Trump policy has been fairly conventional, but this is one of those things other Republicans--no matter what they said--probably wouldn't have had the boldness to follow through on. (Except perhaps Ted Cruz)

— Rich Lowry (@RichLowry) December 6, 2017

Promise Keeper: Why President Trump Is Right to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's Capital via @continetti https://t.co/L1EoOckOIW

— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) December 6, 2017

"It is time to officially recognize #Jerusalem as Israel's capital"

Yes. Yes. Yes. #JerusalemEmbassy #Israel #Jerusalem Thank you, @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/23jVLXQ7ih

— Annika H Rothstein (@truthandfiction) December 6, 2017

.@POTUS speech today is one for the ages. He is now a historical figure of monumental proportion.
Gd bless @POTUS

— Pamela Geller (@PamelaGeller) December 6, 2017

President Trump is committed to achieving a lasting peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. Read more: https://t.co/YaFTd7f7ad pic.twitter.com/wG2qYoxcRW

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 6, 2017

Sami Abu Zuhri, the leader of Hamas (a terrorist group per US State Department):“Trump’s decision will not succeed in changing the reality of Jerusalem being Islamic Arab land. This decision is foolish and time will tell that the biggest losers are Trump and Netanyahu.”

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 6, 2017

.@FredFleitz: "It's an important decision because an American president is finally keeping his campaign promise on moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem...it is also an important decision because this is an act of decisive leadership pic.twitter.com/Q1TdW8d7aL

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) December 7, 2017

If you want to read a transcript of Donald Trump's remarks on Israel today, scroll to the bottom of our story https://t.co/RtjOWEq1YA

— David Martosko (@dmartosko) December 6, 2017

Trump in Israel... "We want to move forward and we must do it together," Rivlin tells Pres Trump of pursuit of the Middle East peace process.

History is made. pic.twitter.com/xTwxepC8xQ

— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) May 22, 2017

.@POTUS arrives in Israel: https://t.co/5CSEgaQzLb pic.twitter.com/lYED2JnCo9

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 22, 2017

Screens aboard Air Force One spotlight historic non-stop service from Riyadh to Tel Aviv. https://t.co/WMz8VccCgy

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2017

"Our closest ally is now being treated as our closest ally in the Middle East." -@SebGorka pic.twitter.com/XhQqtlIt6d

— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) May 22, 2017

"We want to move forward and we must do it together," Rivlin tells Pres Trump of pursuit of the Middle East peace process.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2017

Pres Rivlin told Trump Israel is "praying for peace and we are pushing for peace …and with God’s help somebody will win this peace." pic.twitter.com/FniBjf464R

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2017

Pres and Mrs Trump to arrive shortly at the Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites adjacent to the Temple Mount. pic.twitter.com/f0YqOtjEtl

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2017

Trump becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall https://t.co/wir4YwKOW0 pic.twitter.com/c8pl9vWwNf

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 22, 2017

President Trump places a note inside the Western Wall, in accordance with Jewish tradition. #POTUSinIsrael pic.twitter.com/eM415lqXaM

— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) May 22, 2017

Pres Trump is presented with a book, and then inscribes a message in the visitor's book - as the first sitting US Pres to visit the wall. pic.twitter.com/fLACcygzpS

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2017

And FLOTUS and Ivanka on the women's side of the Western Wall pic.twitter.com/UzNUkv61MT

— Julie Pace (@jpaceDC) May 22, 2017

The Trumps are escorted inside the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre, on which construction began in 326 A.D. (Early infrastructure) pic.twitter.com/I5sP76KohN

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2017

LIVE: Trump in Jerusalem... https://t.co/7mYqVbkRoI

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) May 22, 2017

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks with Netanyahu in Israel https://t.co/TFAWZOueiy pic.twitter.com/ZiCmMP5KTo

— The Hill (@thehill) May 22, 2017

Trump adviser: "Look at the smiles" as Israel shakes off eight years of Obama https://t.co/ivqdKHVY2p pic.twitter.com/ZuCMTcseMM

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 22, 2017

Trump: "I was deeply moved by my visit today to the Western Wall. Words fail to capture the experience." pic.twitter.com/bSr2I0p5G3

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 22, 2017

Netanyahu: "You just flew from Riyadh to Tel Aviv. I hope that 1 day an Israeli Prime Minister will be able to fly from Tel Aviv to Riyadh."

— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) May 22, 2017

Netanyahu: "Donald, there's no city on Earth where you are more welcome than right here with us in Jerusalem." pic.twitter.com/IZfP3djfhZ

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 22, 2017

A historic day: I thanked President Trump for being the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall. A true friend of Israel! pic.twitter.com/FXIND8JNJm

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) May 22, 2017

Trump: Israeli-Palestinian peace "one of the toughest deals of all" https://t.co/ugQW2MB9ol pic.twitter.com/VQe2ZED99k

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 22, 2017

@POTUS .@POTUS:Leaders voiced concerns we all share about ISIS,Iran's rising ambitions &the menace of extremism that has spread in the Muslim world

— Embassy of Israel (@IsraelinUSA) May 22, 2017

Latest: Melania Trump visits Jerusalem hospital https://t.co/1jrYCfIRYt pic.twitter.com/vS4YHKdKGx

— SFGate (@SFGate) May 22, 2017

Our beautiful First Lady touches the sacred and holy Western Wall. I love our @FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/6RFMmfDpPH

— Corryn Mobley🇺🇸 (@Corrynmb) May 22, 2017

Today's visits to The Church of the Holy Sepulchre & Western Wall w my husband @POTUS were very meaningful for me. Blessings to all. pic.twitter.com/KU1SpxBKcJ

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 22, 2017

Jasser: Trump’s trip to the Middle East is more important than the media’s latest demands https://t.co/VBI4weXlwg pic.twitter.com/8twKA8t61Z

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) May 22, 2017

So enjoyed my visit to the Hadassah Medical Center w/Mrs.Netanyahu. The children had such open hearts, strong spirits & inquisitive minds. pic.twitter.com/G68BDHzEiD

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 22, 2017

🌟Melania Trump🌟Breakout Star of Trump's First Foreign Trip; Proud of FLOTUS Pure Class Breitbart https://t.co/jheYqWmRTV via @BreitbartNews pic.twitter.com/tuK5z1Gv2t

— EAGLE WINGS (@ConstanceQueen8) May 22, 2017

It was deeply meaningful to visit the holiest site of my faith and to leave a note of prayer.
📷 Associated Press (AP) pic.twitter.com/9xzpZQywL2

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 22, 2017