In May 2017, President Donald Trump delivered one of the most powerful speeches of his presidency at the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
An opinion piece by Israeli-American guest contributor Avi Abelow from Efrat, Judea.
“Terrorists do not worship God. They are a desecration to God’s name,” Donald Trump said in 2017, standing before leaders from across the Muslim world.
This wasn’t just a speech—it was a defining moment. Trump called out the ideological and moral corruption of terrorism for what it truly is: a perversion of faith and a blight on humanity. He urged the Arab and Muslim world to take responsibility for rooting out the evil in their midst, making it clear that the battle against terrorism must begin at home.
These words weren’t just for the Middle East. They carry immense significance for the United States. It’s time to apply this vision domestically and take a firm stand against radical Islamic ideologies that are spreading within America itself.
Time for Action in America
If President Trump’s words from Riyadh are to have real meaning, they must lead to local action. Muslim jihad, which supports and preaches about terrorism, has infiltrated communities and institutions in America, often under the guise of free speech and religious freedom. To protect the future of the country, President Trump must confront these threats head-on.
Radical Imams
America must expel imams who preach hatred, jihad, and the destruction of the West. These individuals are not spiritual leaders; they are recruiters for the global jihad. Allowing them to stay is a direct threat to American security and values.
Shut Down Muslim Brotherhood Front Groups
Organizations like CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that openly seeks to undermine Western societies from within. These organizations are not harmless advocacy groups; they are part of a strategic effort to destabilize America’s democratic institutions while simultaneously supporting the destruction of Israel.
Protect College Campuses
American universities have become breeding grounds for radicalization, with groups like the MSA inciting anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel hatred. These groups often mask their agenda under the banner of “human rights” or “social justice,” but their ultimate goal is to erode the foundations of Western society.
Trump’s Opportunity to Lead
President Trump has the opportunity to lead a moral and strategic revolution in how America deals with radical Islamic ideology. Just as he challenged Arab and Muslim leaders to “drive them out,” he can lead by example in the United States.
As he said in Riyadh: “Drive them out. Drive them out of your communities. Drive them out of your holy lands. Drive them out of this earth.”
This must begin with the deportation of radical imams and the dismantling of networks tied to the Muslim Brotherhood. These actions are not about targeting a religion—they are about protecting America from those who seek to destroy it from within and protecting those American Muslims who want nothing to do with the jihadi elements within their own religion.
The Qatar Factor: Not a Neutral Partner
For Trump’s vision to truly take hold, he and his team must stop treating Qatar as a neutral mediator and recognize it for what it is: the global head of the Muslim Brotherhood. Qatar is not only a state sponsor of Hamas but also a hub for radical Islamic ideologies that fuel terrorism worldwide. It funds extremist organizations, hosts the exiled leadership of Hamas, and uses platforms like Al Jazeera and Al-Jazeera Plus to spread Islamist propaganda.
By allowing Qatar to maintain its guise as a neutral partner, the U.S. is empowering the very forces Trump vowed to eradicate. If Trump is serious about defeating terrorism and protecting the freedom-loving world, he should hold Qatar accountable by ending its role as a mediator, cutting off its influence in American institutions, and forbidding all Qatar funding to US institutions and especially universities.
The Battle Between Good and Evil
The fight against terrorism is not just a physical battle; it is a battle of ideas. It is a fight between good and evil, between those who value life and those who glorify death. It is a battle that the freedom-loving people of the world must win.
President Trump’s speech in 2017 was a call to arms—not with weapons, but with the moral clarity to distinguish right from wrong. As we look to the future, let us pray that Trump remembers these words and takes the bold steps necessary to protect America and its allies.
Only by addressing the root of the problem—including state sponsors of jihad like Qatar—can Trump fulfill the moral clarity of his 2017 speech and truly safeguard America, Israel, and the world from radical Islamic terror.
A United Front
This fight is not just for America. It is for all freedom-loving nations, including Israel, the frontline against jihadist terror. By standing together and seeing President Trump take decisive action in the USA, we can ensure a safer, freer world for future generations.
Avi Abelow is an Israeli-American filmmaker and journalist living in Efrat, Judea. He is the host of the Pulse of Israel daily video/podcast and the CEO of 12Tribe Films Foundation.
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