Trump Expresses Distrust in Politicians, Discusses Iran and Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a recent interview that he "doesn't trust anyone in politics," responding to a question about his confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump told Newsmax that while Israeli officials want him to participate in Netanyahu's re-election campaign, he has not committed to doing so. He described his relationship with Netanyahu as "very good" and noted their "good success together," emphasizing his desire to "help them defend Israel."

Regarding Iran, Trump indicated that the United States might launch another strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, potentially including the "Jebel al-Fas" site, and anticipates the conflict's end soon, either through negotiations or other means. Addressing reports about the potential use of the "mother of all bombs" against Iran, possibly after the midterm elections, Trump clarified that the weapon is "not nuclear, not at all. It's just a very, very big bomb." He could not recall if he had authorized its use or identified a specific target.

CNN reported on Thursday that the U.S. military had developed plans that included the possibility of using the "mother of all bombs" against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities if Trump ordered a resumption of hostilities. CBS News separately reported that the White House and Pentagon had prepared plans involving this weapon.

These developments come as Israel recently heightened its military readiness due to concerns of escalation with Iran or Hezbollah, less than two weeks before its general elections on October 27th, according to Israeli media.