Why Trump, even now, is criticizing Netanyahu and Israel – By Steve Benen (MSNBC) / Oct 12, 2023
Why is Donald Trump publicly criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel, while praising Hezbollah’s intelligence? His position likely relates to 2020.
In the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack five days ago, most major American political figures have been eager to express support for Israel and its leaders. As The New York Times reported, Donald Trump, to a surprising degree, has adopted a different kind of posture.
Former President Donald J. Trump, who frequently paints himself as the fiercest defender of Israel to ever occupy the White House, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech in Florida just days after deadly Hamas attacks rocked the country.
To be sure, at his appearance in West Palm Beach, the Republican continued to blame the crisis on President Joe Biden — an offensive he first launched on Saturday — which was predictable.
What was more surprising was Trump’s other comments about the crisis, the region, and the relevant players.
