As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, the spotlight is on the candidates who could potentially be president of the United States for the next four years: former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and current President Joe Biden.

On Saturday, Trump made bold statements at a campaign event in Iowa, blaming the recent attacks on Israel by Hamas on the perception of the U.S. as "weak and ineffective" under the current administration. With a tone of authority and confidence, Trump reiterated that "Israel has a right to defend itself" and pointed fingers at the Biden administration for potentially funding these attacks with American taxpayer dollars.

In stark contrast, Biden offered a muted response, promising to offer Israel "all appropriate means of support" while warning "any party hostile to Israel" not to use the attacks for their own advantage. His lack of decisive action and strong rhetoric only further solidifies the perception of a weak and indecisive leader in the face of international conflict.

Governor DeSantis, known for his bold and decisive leadership as the Governor of Florida, has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s foreign policy since taking office. He has consistently called for a stronger stance against countries like Russia and Iran and has warned of the consequences of weak leadership on the global stage.

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Biden's lack of action also comes at a time of critical negotiations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which Trump had been working to broker a normalization agreement between the two nations. However, Biden's policies have jeopardized these efforts and have only emboldened Iran and its proxies, including Hamas.

The escalating conflict has also highlighted the glaring failures of Biden's foreign policies since taking office. From the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan to the lack of deterrence against Russian aggression in Ukraine, the U.S. has shown significant weaknesses on the international stage. And now, with reports of Iran having agents of influence within the Biden administration, security concerns are at an all-time high.

With the current state of global affairs, it's clear that the next U.S. president will have a monumental task of restoring American strength and leadership in the world. And with two very distinct leaders in Trump and Biden, it will ultimately be up to the American people to decide who is best fit to lead the nation in these turbulent times.