politics
May 6, 2026
Hegseth rejects claim Trump was “pulled into” Iran war by Israel
War Secretary Hegseth says Trump led Iran attack under ‘America First,’ rejecting claims Israel pulled US into war as ceasefire tensions grow
TL;DR
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth stated President Trump was not "pulled in" to the war on Iran by Israel.
- Hegseth claimed Trump chose to attack Iran based on his 'America First' policy.
- He argued that the idea of Trump being 'pulled into' the war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'false premise'.
- Hegseth emphasized that Trump led at every step based on American interests.
- Washington is 'grateful' to have Israel as an ally.
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