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Lebanese citizens start and end their days with questions of what the future will bring amid political paralysis and economic hardship … and with justified anxiety about the future.
Meanwhile, Washington piles on the pressure to push through the Lebanese part of its regional effort, which naturally aligns with Israel’s goals.
Despite the many Lebanese names among the American diplomats in the Middle East, there is no doubt that their loyalty to Washington and its interests comes first.
Nevertheless, the Lebanese inside Lebanon continue to fantasize about the prominent role their expatriate kin could play in the hallways of American politics. This unattainable dream is shared by many expatriates as well; during President Donald Trump’s election campaign for a second term, they bet that family ties and business deals would allow them to have a positive influence on him.
