They were going to attack if we didn't do it, they were going to attack first ... So, if anything, I might have forced Israel's hand, but Israel was ready and we were ready.
Donald Trump: “They were going to attack if we didn't do it, they were going to attack first ... So, if anything, I might have forced…”
On the recordMarch 8, 2026
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Trump responds to Rubio's narrative about the military actions against Iran.
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