Overview

• Trump insisted in an Atlantic interview that only he can define “America First,” dismissing Tucker Carlson’s claim that supporting Israel’s attacks betrays the doctrine.
• He declared that peace is impossible if Iran possesses a nuclear bomb and vowed to block Tehran from developing one under any circumstances.
• After initially urging restraint, Trump agreed not to oppose Israel’s preemptive strikes once Prime Minister Netanyahu said his 60-day deadline for a deal had expired.
• U.S. forces have aided in shooting down Iranian missiles and supplied Israel with intelligence and weaponry without directly participating in the strikes.
• A Ronald Reagan Institute survey finds 60 percent of Republican voters back Israel’s airstrikes, even as some allies argue the policy departs from traditional isolationism.