Interview · moment 26 of 28

The Fraying US-Israel Relationship's Future

from Donald Trump’s Endgame | The Tim Dillon Show #501 · #501

5 min

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Tim asks about the growing strain in US-Israel relations amid Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon conflicts; Haberman and Swan discuss Trump calling Netanyahu a 'con man,' declining Republican youth support for Israel, and Israel hedging by courting India as a future ally.

In this bit8 moments
  • Tim asks his guests about revelations explaining the future of the US-Israel relationship and the strain the Gaza war has put on it.
  • Guest explains Trump's advisers are more hawkish on Iran and see the Middle East conflict as a paddle they're trying to use to get out of a creek.
  • Trump called Netanyahu a con man but was speaking favorably of him, saying he's not afraid of war, which reflects Trump's own psychology.
  • Trump told Netanyahu on a September phone call that the Jews, including Jared Kushner and Steve Wickoff on the line, are sick of him.
  • The future of the US-Israel relationship is uncertain; it's hard to imagine it going in a more pro-Israel direction after Trump given shifting public opinion.
  • If JD Vance becomes the Republican nominee in 2028, you could have a matchup of two Israel skeptics, which the Israeli government understands.
  • Netanyahu wants to reduce the amount of US aid Israel receives and is increasing relationships with countries like India.
  • Israel may need to find new friends in the world because public opinion suggests the US relationship doesn't have a rosy picture ahead.
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Benjamin NetanyahuDonald TrumpJD VanceIsraelLebanonGazaSteve WickoffIranJared KushnerIndia

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