Trump Blames Israel for Midterm Losses, Calls Netanyahu and Eisenkot Similar
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former President Donald Trump suggested Israel's actions contributed to Republican midterm election losses and called Israeli leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu similar. In a "60 Minutes" interview, Trump discussed the election results, his past support for Netanyahu, and the U.S. role in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He also addressed potential 2028 candidates and made comments regarding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
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- Donald Trump suggested Israel's actions contributed to Republican midterm election losses.
- Trump stated Israeli leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu are very similar.
- He reiterated past support for Netanyahu, warning of U.S. action on Iran.
- Trump agreed that the war against Iran was a reason for GOP midterm losses.
- He discussed potential 2028 Republican candidates, including Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance.
- Trump commented on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid espionage allegations.
Former President Donald Trump, speaking after the Republican midterm election losses, suggested that Israel's actions contributed to the party's defeat. He stated that Israeli leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu are "very similar in terms of their policy and their views," and that Eisenkot "loves Trump." Trump also reiterated his past support for Netanyahu, warning that if Israel had a different leader, the U.S. would have to handle Iran alone.
In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," Trump reflected on the midterm results, stating that if he had run himself, the outcome would have been different. He attributed the losses to voters' dislike of the war in Ukraine, rising fuel prices, and a "very, very great aversion to Israel." He agreed with Senator J.D. Vance's assessment that the war against Iran was a reason for the defeat, but affirmed that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was the correct decision, predicting that countries protected by the U.S., including Israel, would repay the costs of the conflict.
The interview took place amidst significant political turmoil for Trump, with Democrats regaining control of Congress. This outcome raises questions about his ability to advance his agenda and increases concerns about potential political and legal confrontations. The election defeat had already led to changes in his administration, with the replacement of his Chief of Staff. Trump indicated he might make further staff changes.
Regarding the 2028 presidential election, Trump suggested he would likely support a Republican candidate but not necessarily. He mentioned Senators Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance as potential contenders. Separately, Trump clarified that his earlier suggestion of appointing UFC President Dana White as White House spokesperson was a joke. He also commented on the suspected Chinese espionage case involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, stating he would still invite Huang on an upcoming Asia trip despite the allegations.
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