Trump on Israel's Strikes: 'We Supported Israel Like Nobody Has Ever Supported It'

Trump's Stance on Israeli Strikes

• 💡 President Trump stated that the U.S. supported Israel's strikes on Iran, adding, "supported it like nobody has ever supported it."
• 🎯 He believes Iran should have heeded his prior warnings and now needs to come to the table to make a deal.
• 🎭 Trump sarcastically noted that the Iranian officials he dealt with are now dead, not from natural causes, implying they were killed in the strikes.

Escalation vs. De-escalation Hopes

• ⚠️ The primary hope from Trump's perspective is that the strikes will force Iran to negotiate rather than escalate the conflict.
• 📈 While acknowledging the possibility of escalation, the focus is on a potential de-escalation following Israel's actions.

U.S. Support and Unilateral Action

• ❓ A key point of discussion was whether the U.S. had authorized or signed off on the strikes, with Trump emphasizing support rather than direct involvement.
• 📌 The distinction between supporting Israel and authorizing specific military actions was highlighted, especially given Marco Rubio's statement about Israel acting unilaterally.

Geopolitical Context and Iran's Nuclear Program

• 🚀 John Bolton views Israel's actions as a necessary step to counter Iran's nuclear weapons program and regional influence.
• ⚔️ Bolton argues that the U.S. should actively assist Israel, provide intelligence on Iran's response, and defend regional assets.
• 🚩 He advocates for a regime change in Iran, believing it's essential for lasting peace and security in the Middle East.

Diplomacy and Iran Talks

• 🚫 Bolton dismisses the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran as a