Is Trump Going to "Cut Ties" with Netanyahu?
As the situation in the Middle East becomes increasingly out of control, is Trump going to "cut ties" with Netanyahu?
On the 20th, CNN reported, citing White House sources, that recently Trump and his associates have been increasingly discussing statements such as "Netanyahu should be held responsible for the turning point of the war" and "Israel bears full responsibility for the escalation of the situation."
The report stated that on the 19th, Trump even openly emphasized this view, saying that although the US and Israel "get along well," they are "two independent countries."
When talking about Netanyahu, Trump further said that sometimes Netanyahu does things he "doesn't like," so he hopes Netanyahu "can no longer do that."
These remarks from Trump naturally reached Netanyahu's ears, but Netanyahu's response sounded somewhat angry — he claimed that no one can coerce Trump, and the so-called "Israel dragged the US into the war" was not only a rumor but also absurd.
The reason why Trump chose to "cut ties" with Netanyahu at this time ultimately comes down to political calculations.
The ongoing chaos in the Middle East has directly pushed up international oil prices, worsening the already difficult inflation problem in the US; at the same time, the war has already created fissures within Trump's core supporter group.
For Trump and the Republicans focusing on the midterm elections, economic stability and voter support are top priorities — in order to secure the future of the Republican Party and his own political prospects, even if Netanyahu really has some dirt, Trump can only choose to temporarily "cut ties" despite the pressure.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1860180474128384/
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