Make Gaza Great Again!

Trump’s Gaza Gamble: A High-Stakes Game of Monopoly

My family has been knocking it out of the park when it comes to my birthday recently! This is in part due to a little bit of nagging and a lot a bit of love from hubby and the big kids.  Knowing I love to play games, one gift on deck was Monopoly. As I sat down to play with the family, my son went broke and bottoms up in a matter of minutes, while my husband bought up every piece of property he could get his hands on, and my daughter played the game with a few calculated moves.  Which strategy won? Don’t know, our ADHD family one by one left the game before it was over.

I couldn’t help but draw a few comparisons here with Mr. Trump and the Gaza Strip.  Will this move be a real estate dream come true or a geopolitical nightmare where one by one major players find themselves leaving the table with a lot of US debt and turmoil in its place?

The reality is that Donald Trump has always thought big—skyscrapers, casinos, golf courses, reality TV empires. Now, he’s thinking even bigger: revitalizing Gaza. Yes, that Gaza—the war-torn, politically radioactive, historically volatile Gaza Strip. And in classic Trump fashion, the plan isn’t just about policy; it’s a real estate stunt meets geopolitical fever dream.

But will this bold move be a masterstroke for economic revival or another over-leveraged development destined to crash harder than Trump Airlines?

The Plan: Make Gaza Great Again?

Trump’s vision? A shiny, new, revitalized Gaza—something between the Las Vegas Strip and the Dubai waterfront. This would supposedly bring stability through investment, jobs, and economic incentives. The problem? That assumes you can bulldoze decades of war, deep-rooted geopolitical conflict, and generational trauma with a few cranes and a well-placed Mar-a-Lago West.

Even wilder? Reports suggest that part of the plan involves relocating Palestinians elsewhere. Because what’s an ambitious Trump deal without some forced displacement? Predictably, neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan have already ghosted this group chat.

The Upside: Is There Any Logic Here?

Let’s play devil’s advocate. Could this actually work? There are a few thin silver linings:

Investment & Jobs – If Gulf nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar) throw in billions, Gaza could see a rare economic boost. Less desperation = fewer people turning to extremist groups.

A U.S. Power Move – America regains Middle East influence by keeping China, Russia, and Iran out of the region’s economic future.

New Infrastructure – If even a fraction of the proposed projects get built, Gaza could see roads, ports, and actual functioning power grids for the first time in decades.

But I’m left wondering—when has a Trump real estate project ever come in on budget, on time, and without a class-action lawsuit?

The Downside: A PR Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Let’s take a look at the other side of the situation:

Ethical and Humanitarian Nightmare – Relocating millions of Palestinians isn’t just controversial; it’s potentially a war crime. Global backlash would be enormous.

Who Pays? – Trump swears Gulf money will fund it, but if investors bail, guess who foots the bill? U.S. taxpayers. Enjoy your Gaza Infrastructure Tax.

Military Implications – Will the U.S. send troops to enforce security? If yes, welcome to Forever War: Gaza Edition. If no, then who keeps the peace? Hamas? The Israeli military? A reality show competition where the winner gets a construction contract?

The Real Reason? A Legacy Play & A PR Win

Perhaps and in reviewing human nature, primarily Trump’s —this isn’t just about geopolitics.

For Trump, this is about the brand—a “big, bold move” that overshadows every other foreign policy discussion. If it succeeds (or even just doesn’t completely fail), it cements his legacy as the “ultimate dealmaker.”

For the U.S., it’s about control. If Washington can steer Gaza’s redevelopment, it prevents rivals like China from doing the same. The last thing America wants is Gaza turned into a Belt & Road outpost.

The Verdict: Realistic or a Pipe Dream?

The most likely scenario?

Some version of this will partially happen—maybe a few symbolic projects, some Gulf-backed investments, and a lot of press releases claiming success.

The biggest, most extreme parts (like forced relocations) will get shut down by global outrage.

Israel and Arab states will play along just enough to keep diplomatic relations intact—but don’t expect them to actually buy in fully.

At the end of the day, the world might not get a Trump-branded Gaza waterfront—but we’ll definitely get months of political chaos, international controversy, and yet another absurd subplot in the never-ending Trump reality show.

Final Thought

If history tells us anything, it’s this—Trump loves big, risky developments. And while some of them turn into gold, many end up as overhyped, debt-ridden, and abandoned projects. Gaza? It could go either way. But unlike a bankrupt casino, the stakes here aren’t just financial—they’re geopolitical, humanitarian, and potentially explosive.

Either way, grab your popcorn because one of the biggest reality stars of all time is calling the shots. For better or worse.