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http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/24/trump-reviewing-obamas-payment-palestinians/
https://worldisraelnews.com/state-department-freezes-obamas-221m-gift-palestinians/
Looks like they are freezing it, possible adjustment could be to $0. Not so fast, Obama.
The Trump administration said Tuesday it’s reviewing a possible “adjustment” of former President Obama’s release of more than $220 million to the Palestinian Authority, hours before he left office last week.
Acting State Department spokesman Mark Toner said the agency is “currently reviewing last-minute spending approved by the previous administration and will make adjustments if needed to ensure that it aligns with the priorities of the Trump-Pence administration.”
https://worldisraelnews.com/state-department-freezes-obamas-221m-gift-palestinians/
When asked about the transfer by a reporter during Tuesday’s press briefing, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said that “[Trump] is very concerned about how taxpayer money is spent, whether it’s sent overseas and what we get for it in terms of the relationship or our support for a democracy or aid to another country for their defenses. But he’s going to be examining all aspects of the budget… He’s going to make sure that every deal, every dollar that is spent by the government is done in a way that respects the American taxpayer.”
Looks like they are freezing it, possible adjustment could be to $0. Not so fast, Obama.
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