Former President Trump criticized President Biden for his response to Iran’s recent attack on Israel, suggesting that the attack would not have taken place if Trump were still in power.
During a rally in Schnecksville, Penn, Trump expressed his support for the people of Israel, stating, “I want to say God bless the people of Israel — they’re under attack right now.” He attributed the attacks to what he perceived as a display of weakness, emphasizing that such occurrences would not take place if a stronger stance were adopted.
“We have demonstrated an unbelievable weakness, and this would not have occurred if we were in power. This is a well-known fact, acknowledged by us, them, and everyone else,” he emphasized.
Shortly after Iran launched a series of drone and missile strikes on Israel on Saturday, sparking concerns about a possible escalation of tensions in the Middle East, a rally was organized.
Israel later claimed that its air defenses, along with the support of its allies, including U.S. forces, successfully intercepted the majority of the Iranian missiles outside of the country.
In a powerful statement, Trump expressed his heartfelt prayers for Israel and assured the crowd that America stands firmly by their side. He emphasized that the recent attack was preventable and should not have occurred.
“I will restore American strength at home and revive our nation’s power abroad,” he declared.
In a post on Truth Social, he reiterated the argument, stating, “Israel is under attack! This should never have been allowed to happen. This would never have happened if I were President!”
“I just had a conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reaffirm America’s unwavering dedication to Israel’s security,” Biden stated. “I assured him that Israel has shown an extraordinary ability to protect itself and overcome even the most unprecedented attacks, which sends a strong message to its adversaries that they are unable to pose a significant threat to Israel’s security.”
Former President Donald Trump has consistently argued that if he were still in office, the ongoing tensions abroad would not have occurred. In October, he specifically mentioned that Hamas’s surprise assault on Israel would have had “zero chance” of happening under his leadership. Trump believes that these attacks were a direct consequence of the perception of the United States as being “weak and ineffective.”
White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates stated that President Biden has been the only American president to directly defend Israel.
According to Bates, President Biden has taken a unique stance in supporting Israel. He personally authorized the American military’s intervention last night, making him the only American President to have directly defended Israel in such a manner. What sets him apart even further is that he is the only President to have visited Israel during wartime, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to their security. Unlike his predecessors, President Biden refrained from criticizing Israel in the aftermath of the 10/7 incident and has never expressed any admiration for Hezbollah.
