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What would President Kanye West's Middle East policy be?

Rapper Kanye West has yet to develop a foreign policy platform for his announced presidential candidacy, but his past lyrics, tweets and travels may reveal some of his views.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13: Kanye West arrives at Trump Tower, December 13, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Superstar American rapper Kanye West announced his candidacy for president of the United States  on July 4. Much of the celebrity’s foreign policy platform has yet to be determined. However, his lyrics, travels, tweets and wife’s social media indicate possible positions he may take on Iran, Israel, Iraq and Turkey.

“We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,” he said in an Independence Day tweet.

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