Former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, suggesting the United States is teetering on the brink of World War Three.
This declaration followed the tragic deaths of three US soldiers in a drone strike at a military outpost near the Syrian border in Jordan. The attack also left dozens more injured.
In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump blamed President Joe Biden’s perceived weakness for the attack, calling it another dire consequence of what he sees as a surrendering stance.
Trump asserted that such an incident wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership, referencing previous conflicts like the Iranian-backed Hamas attack on Israel and the War in Ukraine.
Trump criticized Biden for allegedly providing Iran with significant financial resources, which he claimed were used to fuel violence across the Middle East. He emphasized the need for a return to a policy of “peace through strength” to prevent further chaos and loss of American lives.
The Biden administration swiftly responded to Trump’s assertions, with deputy press secretary Andrew Bates stating that President Biden remains committed to holding Iranian backers of hostile groups accountable.
Bates also criticized far-right congressional Republicans for politicizing national security, urging them to support Biden’s actions and refrain from giving Iran a pass for its involvement in global conflicts.
The clash between Trump and Biden underscores ongoing tensions over national security priorities and approaches to international crises.
