Rep. Trent Franks, chair of Israel Allies Caucus, Applauds Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

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Bold statement from "Christians United for Israel"/Israel Allies Caucus leader Rep. Trent Franks:

Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus Applauds President Trump’s “Historic and Long Overdue” Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

December 6, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Trent Franks, chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, released the following statement applauding President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and seat of government, and his call for plans to move the U.S.’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Rep. Trent Franks introduced bipartisan legislation in the House (H.R. 257) at the beginning of the 115th Congress which would specifically recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital.

“Israel is America’s most cherished ally; this move signals Israel’s sovereignty in Jerusalem. We look forward to seeing the U.S. embassy open there as soon as possible.”






Mike Pence and Trent Franks Lead Thousands of Christians at CUFI’s Pro-Israel Event

While the Jewish community in some quarters has lately been divided on Israel issues, some 5,000 evangelical Christians will gather in Washington, DC July 17-18 as a granite-like block of support to defend the Jewish State. They will be attending the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) policy conference held each year. Boasting more than 3 million members, CUFI is America’s largest pro-Israel group. A host of political luminaries, led by Vice President Mike Pence and Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ), will appear at this year’s conference, sited in the Washington Convention Center. Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu will appear via live satellite feed.

http://www.jpost.com/Blogs/The-Cutti...l-Event-499736

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Some setback for pro-Israel lobbies as a prominent leader has been exited :


New details about the controversy surrounding Rep. Trent Franks come as sexual harassment allegations have engulfed Capitol Hill. He became the third lawmaker this week alone to announce that he will step down after being accused of sexual misconduct. | John Shinkle/POLITICO

Female aides fretted Franks wanted to have sex to impregnate them

The congressman was seeking a pregnancy surrogate, and aides said he approached them for the assignment.

By RACHAEL BADE and JAKE SHERMAN
12/08/2017

Arizona Rep. Trent Franks allegedly made unwanted advances toward female staffers in his office and retaliated against one who rebuffed him, according to House GOP sources with knowledge of a complaint against him.
The allegations, which reached Speaker Paul Ryan and top GOP leaders in recent days, led to Franks' sudden resignation this week. Franks originally announced that he would resign on Jan. 31, 2018. But just hours after POLITICO inquired about the allegations, he sped up his resignation and left office Friday.
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A former staffer also alleged that Franks tried to persuade a female aide that they were in love by having her read an article that described how a person knows they’re in love with someone, the sources said. One woman believed she was the subject of retribution after rebuffing Franks.

https://www.politico.com/story/2017/...regnate-287808