George Lombardi, senior adviser to Donald Trump, praised the historic friendship between Morocco and the United States. “Trump was a close friend to King Mohammed VI, much closer than Obama or Biden,” Lombardi stated.
He highlighted that Morocco has long been a key ally of the U.S. and Western countries. “Both Trump and King Mohammed VI are committed to pursuing peace and economic progress,” Lombardi said in an interview with Spanish outlet Atalayar.
Regarding Trump’s potential return to the presidency, Lombardi discussed his administration’s approach to global stability.
“During Trump’s first term, there were no wars. He built personal relationships with many international leaders and addressed regional conflicts,” Lombardi explained.
He stressed that Trump’s foreign policy would continue to prioritize peace and economic strength.
On Iran, Lombardi noted Trump’s tough stance, saying, “Trump was very firm with Iran, stating, ‘Don’t mess with the United States.’ His administration worked to isolate Iran, which is a significant force behind revolutionary movements in the Sahel, Lebanon, Gaza, and Somalia.”
Lombardi suggested that Trump’s strategy would involve economic pressure rather than military force to address Iran’s destabilizing activities. “Iran is on the verge of economic collapse, struggling with basic shortages like bread and milk,” he said.
Lombardi also addressed the Sahel region’s stability, indicating that Trump’s focus would be on economic measures to curb Iran’s influence.
“Trump’s administration will not tolerate Iran’s impact on the Sahel and Algeria,” he stated.
He expressed confidence that Trump’s policies would effectively address the region’s instability.
Discussing the Atlantic Coast of Africa Initiative promoted by King Mohammed VI, Lombardi praised the initiative’s presentation by Morocco’s ambassador to the U.S., Youssef Amrani.
“The initiative will likely impress Western leaders,” Lombardi said. However, he expressed skepticism about its success in South America due to political issues in Colombia and Brazil.
“Until these countries change leadership, they might not fully support international trade and free enterprise,” he noted.
Lombardi was less optimistic about France and Spain’s roles in resolving the Sahara conflict.
“Political instability and fundamentalism in France, and the current communist government in Spain, could hinder their contributions,” he remarked.
He suggested that the U.S. would be the most reliable partner for Morocco in this regard. “The U.S., along with countries like Italy and Poland, could play a significant role in resolving the Sahara issue and promoting stability,” Lombardi concluded.
Lombardi’s insights provide a glimpse into how a second Trump presidency might impact U.S. foreign policy, especially in relation to Morocco and regional conflicts.