How Trump embraced Israel's campaign against Iran

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Inside Trump's decision to embrace Israel's campaign against Iran

Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint press conference at the White House, February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Today I am recommending this fascinating account of the weeks and days leading up to President Donald Trump's decision to throw his support behind Israel's bombing campaign, reported by my Washington colleagues Gram Slattery, Phil Stewart, Steve Holland and Jonathan Landay.

It is based on interviews with over a dozen administration officials, foreign diplomats and Trump confidantes, most of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.

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