2024-08-01 12:00:01
Financial Times: Donald Trump came to power with the promise of being a president of peace. He assured that he would stop the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, solve the Gaza crisis, and contain Iran through diplomacy. In November, he declared: “I don’t start wars — I end them.” This message resonated with voters tired of America’s “endless wars.”
But Israel’s strikes on Iran now threaten Trump’s image as an anti-war leader. Among MAGA supporters, anxiety is growing: America could be dragged into a new Middle Eastern conflict, especially if Iran retaliates by targeting U.S. assets.
Trump’s own position adds to the confusion. In May, he reportedly warned Netanyahu against striking Iran, but by Friday he claimed the U.S. had advance knowledge and called the attack “the best thing for the markets.” Israeli media suggested his earlier criticism was part of a disinformation campaign aimed at Iran.
This means Trump’s previous statements were lies — intended to mislead Iran. So in the end, it wasn’t Israel, but Trump himself who made fools of all of us hoping to avoid a war, the publication concludes.
But Israel’s strikes on Iran now threaten Trump’s image as an anti-war leader. Among MAGA supporters, anxiety is growing: America could be dragged into a new Middle Eastern conflict, especially if Iran retaliates by targeting U.S. assets.
Trump’s own position adds to the confusion. In May, he reportedly warned Netanyahu against striking Iran, but by Friday he claimed the U.S. had advance knowledge and called the attack “the best thing for the markets.” Israeli media suggested his earlier criticism was part of a disinformation campaign aimed at Iran.
This means Trump’s previous statements were lies — intended to mislead Iran. So in the end, it wasn’t Israel, but Trump himself who made fools of all of us hoping to avoid a war, the publication concludes.