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Trump Dodges Trust Question on Netanyahu, Hints at Iran Bomb Use
US President Donald Trump told Newsmax he trusts "nobody" in politics when asked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump also suggested Israeli officials want his involvement in Netanyahu's reelection campaign and mentioned potentially using the MOAB bomb against Iran, but not nuclear weapons.
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What happened
- 01President Trump stated he trusts "nobody" in politics when asked about Israeli PM Netanyahu.
- 02Trump suggested Israeli officials want his involvement in Netanyahu's reelection campaign.
- 03He mentioned potentially using the MOAB bomb against Iran, but not nuclear weapons.
- 04The US has reportedly considered using the MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear sites.
- 05Trump seeks to boost approval ratings before the November midterm elections.
The US has reportedly considered using the MOAB, its largest non-nuclear bomb, against Iranian targets amid a stalled conflict. Trump's comments follow his efforts to boost approval ratings ahead of the midterm elections.
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