Former Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene leveled serious allegations during a Wednesday appearance on “The Tucker Carlson Show,” claiming that Donald Trump’s presidency was contingent on a specific deal made with the Israeli government.
Greene argued that the United States political system requires presidential candidates to pledge total allegiance to Israel to be “allowed” to hold power, asserting that Israel exerts more influence over American foreign policy than any other nation on Earth.
According to Greene, this pattern is not unique to Trump but is a historical standard for American leaders.
“To become president of the United States, there are deals that have to be made. Otherwise, you aren’t allowed to have that power,” Greene told Carlson.
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She suggested that a review of any modern president’s career reveals a consistent commitment to supporting Israel at all costs, questioning why the U.S. prioritizes one foreign country over all others. Greene stated that the vast majority of Congress and every U.S. president pledge “complete allegiance” to Israel’s protection and purposes, adding, “I believe that Trump had to make a deal like this in order to become president.”
These comments come amid heightening tensions and internal friction within the administration regarding Middle East policy.
Greene emphasized that the U.S. government should prioritize American interests over foreign ones, specifically criticizing the prospect of a war with Iran. She argued that entering such a conflict on behalf of Israel provides no tangible benefit to the American people.
The context of Greene’s remarks follows a New York Times report from April 7, which detailed a February 11 White House visit where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials reportedly convinced Trump to launch military strikes.
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While Trump reportedly remains committed to dismantling Iran’s military and targeting the ayatollah, the move has faced internal pushback.
Vice President J.D. Vance and other cabinet members reportedly characterized the reasoning for the strikes as “farcical” and expressed doubt regarding Israel’s broader goals for regime change in the region.
The fallout from these policy decisions has already led to high-level departures. Joe Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned his post in March. Kent stated his resignation was a direct result of the Iran war, which he claimed began “due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”
While the Trump administration has maintained that Iran posed an “imminent threat” to justify the military action, officials have not yet provided specific details on the nature of that threat.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the preemptive strikes, stating they were necessary because a planned independent attack by Israel on Iran could have resulted in American casualties.
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