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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
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.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
usatoday.com
Mar 8, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Trump responds to Rubio's narrative about the military actions against Iran.

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