Pence delays trip to Middle East for tax vote and amid uproar over Jerusalem decision
Source: The Washington Post
By Jenna Johnson December 18 at 5:19 PM
The White House announced Monday that Vice President Pence is delaying a planned trip to the Middle East in case his vote is needed to pass tax legislation — a move that also comes amid uproar over the Trump administration’s controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Pence was scheduled to leave Tuesday, arriving in Egypt on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sissi. From there he was scheduled to visit Israel before traveling to Germany to meet with U.S. troops stationed there.
Pence’s office said Monday the trip was being delayed so he can stay in Washington until votes on the tax cut legislation are completed. He is now expected to travel to the Middle East during the week of Jan. 14, according to senior White House officials.
“The largest tax cut in American history is a landmark accomplishment for President Trump and a relief to millions of hardworking Americans,” said Pence’s press secretary Alyssa Farah. “The Vice President is committed to seeing the tax cut through to the finish line. The Vice President looks forward to traveling to Egypt and Israel in January.”
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