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President Trump Advisers: 'Let Israel Strike Iran First' for Better Politics
Why Trump Team Wants Israel to Hit Iran Before US. Recent polls show Politics Favor Israel Leading Iran Strike, Say Trump Insiders. Gross.
Senior advisers to President Donald Trump have expressed a preference for Israel to launch the initial strike against Iran rather than the U.S. initiating an all-out assault, according to a recent Politico report citing people familiar with internal discussions. The reasoning centers on domestic political optics: an Israeli-led attack followed by Iranian retaliation—potentially targeting U.S. assets—would provide a stronger justification for American military involvement, making it easier to rally public and voter support for escalation. This approach reflects calculations that Americans are more likely to back defensive or retaliatory actions in support of an ally than an unprovoked offensive, amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and parallel diplomatic efforts in Geneva, though sources indicate military action remains a serious consideration with some insiders believing strikes are inevitable.
Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/25/white-house-politics-israel-strikes-iran-00799456
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