“They have to be able to defend themselves,” the president said, appearing to signal a reversal after his administration paused some weapons transfers just last week.
President Trump said on Monday that he was disappointed with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who has bombarded Ukrainian cities in recent days. “I’m not happy with President Putin at all,” he said.
The two confronted an array of high-stakes Middle East issues. But first they took a victory lap, including the Israeli leader telling President Trump he had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The two confronted an array of high-stakes Middle East issues. But first they took a victory lap, including the Israeli leader telling President Trump he had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.