Morning Wire US Middle East Diplomacy & Campaign Reported Funds | 10.17.23
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Oct 17, 2023 The Biden Administration is ramping up diplomacy in the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel and Hamas. Recent reports reveal a concerning trend of alumni pulling financial support from universities that endorse Hamas. Insights into political fundraising show Trump leading Biden, while the GOP faces challenges. As the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates, U.S. military strategies and their implications are scrutinized. Academic institutions are grappling with a surge of anti-Semitism, prompting serious donor backlash.
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Middle East Diplomacy
- The Biden administration is conducting diplomatic efforts in the Middle East to prevent the conflict's escalation.
- They aim to deter Iran's involvement while supporting Israel's fight against Hamas.
Campaign Finances
- Trump leads GOP fundraising with $24.5 million, followed by DeSantis with $15 million and Haley with $11 million.
- Biden raised $25 million but faces stagnant poll numbers on key issues.
Donor Backlash
- University donors like John Huntsman and Mark Rowan are withdrawing funding from institutions like UPenn and Harvard.
- This is due to the universities' responses, or lack thereof, to pro-Hamas statements from students and faculty.