United States President Donald Trump has stated that Israel owes it’s existence to the United States of America, citing the enormous military assistance to the Middle Eastern nation.
President Trump disclosed this during a CBS 60 Minutes interview—his first sit-down discussion following the Democratic gains in the midterm elections—insisting that Israel would not survive without the United States.
Trump stated that countries defended by the U.S. are expected to reimburse all war-related expenses, emphasizing that Israel’s existence depends entirely on American backing.
Furthermore, the president conceded that the public harbors deep frustration over both the conflict and rising fuel costs, noting an unexpected wave of widespread disdain toward Israel among Americans.
Addressing the Iranian conflict during the interview, Trump maintained that Washington was on the brink of securing an agreement with Tehran ahead of the midterms, asserting that his decision to initiate military action “would be a very smart decision” from a historical perspective.
When questioned about Iran’s current nuclear stockpiles, the president declared, “They have nothing,” explaining that the materials are “buried under thousands of tons of rock,” while signaling no intention to escalate the military campaign.
Addressing speculation regarding potential impeachment proceedings by incoming congressional lawmakers, Trump dismissed the prospect of removal, pointing to what he described as having “the best two years in the history of the presidency.”
Despite intensifying demands for his dismissal, the president reaffirmed his backing for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, remarking, “I adore my cabinet. They seem nice to me. However, I might be making a few adjustments.”
Backstory…
The latest declaration comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme and the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
President Trump has repeatedly argued that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was necessary to protect Israel and the wider Middle East.
In June 2026, he similarly claimed that Israel would have been destroyed if Iran had obtained a nuclear weapon, while taking credit for US military action against Iranian nuclear facilities.
On November 6, Trump reiterated his position in a Truth Social post, claiming that Israel and the entire Middle East would not exist today if he had not stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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