Former President Donald Trump recently expressed his views on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, suggesting that Israel should target Iran's nuclear facilities.
This came in response to President Biden's remarks on the issue, which Trump found to be lacking in strategic insight.
According to Fox News, Trump shared his thoughts at a campaign event in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He recalled Biden's response when asked about a potential Israeli attack on Iran, saying, "As long as they dont hit the nuclear stuff. Thats the thing you wanna hit, right? I said, I think hes got that one wrong. Isnt that what youre supposed to hit?" Trump emphasized that nuclear proliferation is the "biggest risk we have."
Trump, who has been vocal about his efforts to rebuild the US military during his term, including the nuclear arsenal, reiterated the importance of preparedness. He stated, "I hated to build the nuclear, but I got to know firsthand the power of that stuff, and Ill tell you what: we have to be totally prepared. We have to be absolutely prepared."
The former president criticized Biden's approach to the Israel-Iran issue, suggesting that the current president's response should have been "'Hit the nuclear first, worry about the rest later.'" Trump echoed these sentiments in a Fox News interview, expressing disbelief at Biden's stance and warning of the imminent threat of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Kash Patel, former deputy director of national intelligence under Trump, also weighed in on the issue. He criticized the notion that Israel, which is defending itself and US hostages, should refrain from attacking Iranian sites that pose a threat. Patel pointed out the irony of this stance, given that the US, under Biden's leadership, had provided Iran with $7 billion and allowed them to acquire nuclear materials.
In the wake of Iran's recent attack on Israel, Biden maintained his stance, telling reporters at Joint Base Andrews that Israel should not target Iran's nuclear program. He insisted that while Israel has the right to respond, it should do so proportionally. This approach, however, has been met with criticism from conservative voices like Trump and Patel, who argue for a more assertive stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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