Trump Tells 60 Minutes That Israel and Other Protected Countries Must Repay All U.S. Costs of the Iran War
WASHINGTON — In his 60 Minutes interview aired on November 8, President Trump said the countries the United States has protected, including Israel, must pay back any and all costs of the war with Iran, insisting, 'We're gonna get all that money back.'
Interviewer Ross Douthat asked when U.S. warships protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could leave. Trump said: 'Those countries that we've protected are going to pay us back any and all costs that we've had for the war 'cause without us, they wouldn't exist. Without us, Israel would not exist.' He added: 'And I've told 'em, and they're gonna do it, 100%.'
Trump provided no figure for Israel's share and produced no repayment agreement or timetable. A Pentagon estimate put American spending on the Iran war at about $47.1 billion through October 16.
In the same interview, Trump attributed the Republican midterm losses in part to the Iran war, the resulting rise in gasoline prices, and what he called an incredible, enormous dislike of Israel, while saying he did not regret launching the war and would do it again. CNN also reported that on election day Trump said he would end $4 billion in annual aid to Israel this year.
(Source: CBS 60 Minutes)
Source: CBS 60 Minutes
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