Trump has a good popularity in Europe, especially in the former communist countries. Western Europe has never been his biggest fan, but more nationalist sectors see him as a great and inspiring leader. We had some updates in Europe in 1993/1994.
Broken America: A Wikibox 1964 TL
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Trump has a good popularity in Europe, especially in the former communist countries. Western Europe has never been his biggest fan, but more nationalist sectors see him as a great and inspiring leader. We had some updates in Europe in 1993/1994.
Liberation of Kuwait
Liberation of Kuwait
On 1 February 1993 American and Israeli troops entered the territory of Kuwait occupied by Iraq. The army advanced smoothly in the early hours of the day, until serious fighting began to take place.
The victories were all to the American side. The tanks continued to advance toward Kuwait City. Donald Trump was waiting for the results along with Shamir in Israel, ready to fly to Kuwait City as soon as the city was released. His photos entering another capital in the name of freedom and peace would run the world, he was sure.
On February 3, 1993, American troops arrived in Kuwait City. The fighting was extremely violent and lasted many hours. Much of what had survived the Iraqi invasion was destroyed in American liberation.
In his victory speech President Trump ordered Hussein to release the Emir and his family for normalcy to return to Kuwait. The President also stated "without total surrender the war does not end here. We still have many radical Islamist enemies to defeat in this region. "
The next day the troops stationed in Kuwait began to reorder. But not all of them headed toward the Iraqi border, as expected. Donald Trump would announce a new enemy.
Wallet
Banned
There is no way in hell Israeli troops are moving into Kuwait. The Kuwaiti people would support Iraq over Israel. Nor would the Kuwaiti Emir dare be photographed with the Israeli PM. Nor would the Israeli PM go to a Muslim majority nation.
In OTL, Saddam attacked Israel with missiles. Half of the coalition soldiers were from Arab nations like Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. They stacked from Saudi Arabia. Bush used all the diplomatic skill he had to convince Israel not to respond. If Israel was seen in the coalition, the war would lose all its support in the Middle East. The Arab nations would have withdraw and the coalition troops wouldn't be seen as liberators.
In OTL, Saddam attacked Israel with missiles. Half of the coalition soldiers were from Arab nations like Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. They stacked from Saudi Arabia. Bush used all the diplomatic skill he had to convince Israel not to respond. If Israel was seen in the coalition, the war would lose all its support in the Middle East. The Arab nations would have withdraw and the coalition troops wouldn't be seen as liberators.
In TL most of the army consists only of US and Israeli troops. Trump does not have the same diplomatic tendency as Bush, and the Emir of Kuwait was captured by Saddam and remains in Iraq. Donald Trump is not popular in the Middle East for its recent anti-Muslim rhetoric. And the sight of the airplane pomp and Trump's entourage made a bad impression with the ruined city around, I would not say that many Muslims consider him a hero (and soon this vision will worsen).
Iraq
Iraq
US troops began fighting on the border between Kuwait and Iraq at dawn the following day. The first results were easy victories for the American army. The troops advanced in the provinces of Basra and Muthanna.
When the day dawned the capital of Basra province, also called Basra, was surrounded. The troops had already reached the province of Dhi Qar and were approaching their capital, Nasiriyah.
The historic battle of Nasiriyah lasted two days and was a great victory for the United States. But while the battle was going on the American troops continued to advance toward the center of Iraq.
"The terrible dictator Saddam Hussein has fled from our hands, but we will not give up until we capture him. Iraq is under the control of our forces, but we will make it an example of democracy. Our troops will remain in the country and a US commission will be appointed to manage the entire transition of the country indefinitely. "
Iraqis, and many other Muslims, considered this "American commission" a terrible affront to their independence. Even the European press calls this an attempt at colonialism on the part of Trump. But the greatest shock for all would come in the President's next words.
If Trump decides to invade and takes over...I sure hope he disposes of the mullahs and leaves the people of Iran alone afterwards to chart their own destiny.
American Senatorial Commission for Iraq's Transition to Democracy
American Senatorial Commission for Iraq's Transition to Democracy
Public opinion on the American Commission to "rule" Iraq that President Trump had announced improved after some of its details were revealed. The main point is that it would be led by 3 senators, one indicated by each party. Along with a number of generals, diplomats and international observers.
As soon as this was announced a debate began within the parties about who should be nominated. Everyone knew that this Commission would become famous and could help in the 1996 Election.
To avoid controversy within the AIP, party leaders decided to appoint the most experienced member, Strom Thurmond, to his seat.
I am sorry but I very much doubt that could happen.
With the AIP taking away the crazies, neither the Dems or the GOP have any incentivation to give power to them. And if you say tripartisanship I will remind you that the 90s' were very partisan time OTL- from Hillarycare to NAFTA, to Satanic scares and Clinton's impeachment the 90s' were a very partisan time so I doubt this could happen.
Especially considering it's fucking Thurmond, of all people.
I figured they'd elect Thurmond because he's 90 years old, he's going to spend most of his time in the United States. And he is the most experienced after all. And I do not see Clinton voting for McCain or McCain voting for Clinton. (I do not know if it was clear that the Commission's presidency was chosen only by the 3 senators).
