In a 60 Minutes interview, former President Donald Trump declared that Israel would not exist without the United States, citing the country’s extensive military assistance. The comment came after the 2022 mid‑term elections, in which Democrats won a number of states.
Trump said, “countries the US has protected are going to pay us back any costs that we’ve had for the war, ’cause without us, they wouldn’t exist. Without us, Israel would not exist.” He also acknowledged that voters were unhappy with the war and rising gasoline prices, adding, “And there’s a great dislike, incredibly, for Israel.”
When asked about the situation in Iran, Trump said Washington had been close to a deal with Tehran before the midterms and that “historically, my decision to act militarily will be a very good decision.” He denied that Iran still possessed nuclear material, stating, “They have nothing. It’s buried under thousands of tons of rock,” and confirmed he was not looking to further the conflict.
On the prospect of a second impeachment, Trump said he could not imagine removal proceedings occurring, claiming “I’ve had the best two years in the history of the presidency.” He also expressed support for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, noting, “I love my Cabinet. I think they’re good. But I’ll be doing maybe a few changes.”
Trump clarified that he had not lifted diesel sanctions on Russia, but had allowed the country to supply “thousands and thousands of barrels of oil” to the world. Lawmakers criticised the waiver, while administration officials said it was needed to curb soaring consumer gas prices and maintain energy flow amid the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
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