Trump earns praise for support of Iranian protesters 12/31/2017 9:04:37 PM President Trump THE HILL, December 31, 2017 --  President Trump  on Sunday earned praise from lawmakers and former government officials for his approach to the protests taking place in Iran. The Trump administration has taken a strong stance supporting peaceful demonstrators protesting against the government in Tehran, with Trump tweeting about it multiple times and Vice President Pence and  United Nations Ambassador  Nikki Haley  also voicing support. His position has bipartisan appeal, with Democrats including Trump's former presidential opponent Hillary Clinton making similar statements over the last few days in support of protesters. “The people are finally getting wise as to how their money and wealth is being stolen and squandered on terrorism,” Trump said early Sunday. “Looks like they will not take it any longer. The USA is watching very closel...