Trump Says Israel Will 'Do as I Say,' Claims It Would Have Been 'Eviscerated' Without US
Daily Mail—President Trump publicly asserted that Israel obeys his instructions, telling reporters 'they do as I say' in a pointed claim of leverage over a key ally that has openly resisted the Iran deal. Trump also stated that Israel would have been 'eviscerated' without US backing — a pointed reminder of American military support even as the relationship strains over the nuclear accord. The Daily Beast characterized the remarks as delusional, noting that Netanyahu has been quietly working to undermine the framework. According to Daily Mail reporting, the US Secret Service is expecting Netanyahu to find ways to derail the peace agreement. The public dispute between Trump and Netanyahu is the most visible rupture in the US-Israel relationship in years.
- Daily Mail — Trump said Israel would have been 'eviscerated' without US military backing — framing aid as leverage
- The Daily Beast — The Daily Beast: Netanyahu is privately working to undo the deal Trump claims Israel will honor
- Forbes — Trump declared 'they do as I say' about Israel in remarks that underscored the strains over Iran