Emmanuel OchayiFormer US President Donald Trump criticized current President Joe Biden’s response to Iran’s attack on Israel, stating that the address Biden gave to the nation was pre-recorded.
Trump expressed his views during a rally in Pennsylvania, emphasizing that he believes the United States has shown significant weakness under Biden’s leadership.
“At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump claimed that Israel’s current predicament stems from what he sees as the US’ display of ‘unbelievable’ weakness under the Biden administration,” reported the Associated Press.
Trump also took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to further criticize Biden’s handling of the situation. He pointed out that Biden’s address regarding the attack on Israel was not delivered live but was instead pre-taped. “This is no time for taped speeches!!!” Trump tweeted.
In contrast, Biden reassured the nation of America’s unwavering support for Israel, calling the country’s security “ironclad” and promising to stand with them against threats from Iran. Despite Biden’s statement, Trump maintained that the attack would not have occurred under his administration.
Republican leaders echoed Trump’s sentiments, expressing concern over the Biden administration’s response to Iran’s aggression. House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the attack on the administration’s policy towards Iran, stating, “I will continue to engage with the White House to insist upon a proper response.”
Representative Nancy Mace criticized Biden’s approach to Iran and the Middle East, labeling it as “backwards” and calling for a firm stance in support of Israel. Senator John Barrasso accused Biden of giving Iran the benefit of the doubt, while Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that Biden’s warnings to adversaries have been ineffective.
The attack by Iran, which involved missiles and drones targeting Israel, marked a significant escalation in tensions in the region. Israel’s Defense Forces reported intercepting the majority of the projectiles launched by Iran.
The assault came shortly after Iran vowed retaliation for an airstrike on its consulate in Damascus earlier in the month, which resulted in casualties including high-ranking Iranian officials.
As the situation continues to unfold, both domestic and international attention remains focused on the implications of Iran’s actions and the response from the Biden administration.
