In apparent attempt at damage control, Trump issues statement saying Israel had no better friend than him

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Former President Donald Trump gesture to the crowd before his speech at the California Republican Party Convention Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Former President Donald Trump gesture to the crowd before his speech at the California Republican Party Convention Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

In an apparent attempt at damage control over his comments mocking Israel after the Hamas onslaught, former US president Donald Trump issues a statement declaring, “There was no better friend or ally of Israel than [him].”

“Under my leadership, the United States stood in complete solidarity with Israel, and as a result, Israel was safe, America was safe, and for the first time in decades, we made historic strides for Peace in the Middle East. As an example, all of the experts said that the Abraham Accords couldn’t be done, but we got them done and were able to set the Middle East in a new and positive direction,” Trump says.

“With President Trump back in office, Israel, and everyone else, will be SAFE AGAIN!” the statement adds.

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