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5 min readNetanyahu: Trump is ‘Senior Partner’ in War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down with ABC's Linsey Davis in Washington this week, pushing back on the idea that he misled President Trump to get the U.S. involved in the war with Iran — now in its fifth month, far longer than the four-to-six weeks both leaders initially estimated. The interview came as Trump has grown visibly frustrated with the situation in Iran, asking advisors what his options are and being told there aren't great ones. Iran launched strikes on U.S. troops earlier this week; the Trump administration threatened to strike back last night. Netanyahu's visit to Washington, ostensibly to pay respects to Lindsey Graham, was also clearly about shoring up support from the American public and meeting with Trump directly.
The "Senior Partner" Dynamic
Netanyahu strongly rejected the characterization that he pushed Trump into a war the president didn't want. When Davis asked directly whether he tried to persuade Trump to resume attacks on Iran, Netanyahu called that "the caricature, the cartoon picture that is not true." He said they analyzed all three possibilities "in an open way between friends and allies" and that ultimately "it's his decision."
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- 1 (00:00) **Episode Intro & Host Welcome** - Brad Mielke introduces the day's three main stories: Netanyahu’s interview, Fauci’s hearing, and a foreclosure scam investigation.
- 2 (01:21) **Netanyahu in Washington: The "Senior Partner" Dynamic** - Brad sets up a segment on the Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to the White House, framing the tension between Trump’s desire for a diplomatic solution and Netanyahu’s push for continued U.S. involvement in the war with Iran.
- 3 (02:34) **Netanyahu’s War Assessment and Responsibility** - Davis presses Netanyahu on his pre-war predictions and his view of the conflict's trajectory.
- 4 (07:54) **Dr. Fauci Invokes the Fifth Amendment** - The segment shifts to Capitol Hill, where Dr. Anthony Fauci, testifying before a Senate committee, repeatedly invokes his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
- 5 (14:30) **The "Fauci Diaries" and the Pardon Question** - O’Brien explains the key piece of evidence in the hearing and the legal path forward for Republicans.
- 6 (17:40) **Rise in Foreclosures Sparks Equity Stripping Scams** - The show pivots to a consumer investigation, reporting that a spike in foreclosures is being accompanied by a rise in alleged home equity scams.
- 7 (19:19) **A Victim’s Story: Fabiana Pelizi** - Russom profiles a Staten Island mother of three who lost her home after a company promised to help lower her mortgage payment but never delivered, leading to an eviction notice with only 14 days to leave.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells ABC’s Linsey Davis that President Trump is leading the charge against Iran. Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious congressional hearing. And with foreclosures on the rise, more families say they’re falling prey to real estate scammers.
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