Many Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, are responding to the news that a massive drone attack has been launched against Israel, directly from Iran.
ABC News reports:
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it has launched extensive missile and drone operations against targets in the occupied territories, according to Tasnim, the Iranian news-agency affiliated with the branch of Iran’s armed forces.
A U.S. official has confirmed Israel’s announcement that Iran’s retaliatory strike has begun.
A senior U.S. official told ABC News they now think there will be anywhere from 400 to 500 drones and missiles launched at Israel from Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon and the Houthis but that the bulk will be launched form Iran.
The drones will take several hours to arrive, and are expected to hit Israel around 1:00 a.m. local time, or 6 p.m. ET.
Former President Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican presumptive presidential nominee, responded to the news in a Truth Social post Saturday afternoon.
“ISRAEL IS UNDER ATTACK! This should never have been allowed to happen – This would NEVER have happened if I were President!” he wrote.
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner posted a screenshot of a message then-President Donald Trump had sent to Iran on JULY 22, 2018. The message read:
“To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE. WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY THAT WILL STAND FOR YOUR DEMENTED WORDS OF VIOLENCE & DEATH. BE CAUTIOUS!”
“The leader we need! Iran is running wild around the globe- causing terror and turmoil – emboldened by the Biden Administration. Biden has been great to Iran – by opening their economy to the world – which under Trump – was CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!” Jenner wrote.
The leader we need! Iran is running wild around the globe- causing terror and turmoil – emboldened by the Biden Administration. Biden has been great to Iran – by opening their economy to the world – which under Trump was -CLOSED FOR BUSINESS! pic.twitter.com/FOKX3WvinS
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) April 13, 2024
Below are more reactions pouring in on social media from other conservatives:
Morgan Ortagus, former Secretary of State spokesperson: “Reminder: Biden allowed the UN sanctions on Iran’s drones and ballistic missiles to expire less than six months ago. The very same drones and missiles en route to Israel right now.”
Reminder: Biden allowed the UN sanctions on Iran’s drones and ballistic missiles to expire less than six months ago.
The very same drones and missiles en route to Israel right now. pic.twitter.com/KKIpjBWD0j
— Morgan Ortagus (@MorganOrtagus) April 13, 2024
Richard Grenell, former Acting Director of National Intelligence: “Donald Trump had Iran broke. Joe Biden gave the Iran Regime hundreds of billions of dollars in sanctions relief, credit and cash. Iran is now attacking Israel with Joe Biden’s money.”
Donald Trump had Iran broke.
Joe Biden gave the Iran Regime hundreds of billions of dollars in sanctions relief, credit and cash.
Iran is now attacking Israel with Joe Biden’s money.
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) April 13, 2024
Donald Trump Jr.: “Remember when they said Trump would get us into a full-blown war with Iran? Times like these should make us all realize how lucky we were to have Trump, his strength and his resolve.”
Remember when they said Trump would get us into a full-blown war with Iran?
Times like these should make us all realize how lucky we were to have Trump, his strength and his resolve.
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 13, 2024
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem: “We stand with the people of Israel against this brazen and callous attack. Iran hates democracy, Freedom, and basic human rights — making them an enemy of Israel and the United States. I expect the Biden Administration to stand up for these shared principles and hold Iran accountable.”
We stand with the people of Israel against this brazen and callous attack. Iran hates democracy, Freedom, and basic human rights — making them an enemy of Israel and the United States. I expect the Biden Administration to stand up for these shared principles and hold Iran…
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) April 13, 2024
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), a U.S. Army veteran who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan:
“Iran just launched drone strikes at innocent Israeli civilians. This is a direct result of Joe Biden’s lack of leadership. The White House should be standing resolutely with Israel. Instead, they’ve spent months kissing up to the terrorist regime in Tehran to appease a few loud, far-left, and anti-American lawmakers in Congress.”
Iran just launched drone strikes at innocent Israeli civilians. This is a direct result of Joe Biden’s lack of leadership.
The White House should be standing resolutely with Israel. Instead, they’ve spent months kissing up to the terrorist regime in Tehran to appease a few…
— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) April 13, 2024
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.): “Iran’s drone strikes show us President Biden’s approach with Iran and the Middle East is backwards. Now as we risk entering WWIII, the U.S. must stand by Israel’s commitment to democracy. The president must stand firm, and stop coddling Iran immediately.”
Iran’s drone strikes show us President Biden’s approach with Iran and the Middle East is backwards. Now as we risk entering WWIII, the U.S. must stand by Israel’s commitment to democracy. The president must stand firm, and stop coddling Iran immediately.
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) April 13, 2024
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ): “Iran’s drone strikes against Israel are a direct result of Joe Biden’s weak foreign policy. Less than a month ago, the Biden Administration refused to back our ally during the UNSC’s ceasefire vote. Now more than ever, America must reaffirm our support for Israel.”
Iran’s drone strikes against Israel are a direct result of Joe Biden’s weak foreign policy.
Less than a month ago, the Biden Administration refused to back our ally during the UNSC’s ceasefire vote.
Now more than ever, America must reaffirm our support for Israel.
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) April 13, 2024
Rep. Darrell Issa: “Remember: The Biden Administration helped steer $100 billion to Iran, which then financed terror against America and Israel. Good thing the adults are back in charge.”
Remember: The Biden Administration helped steer $100 billion to Iran, which then financed terror against America and Israel.
Good thing the adults are back in charge.
— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) April 13, 2024
Rep. Steve Scalise: “Pray for Israel. The United States must stand strongly with our greatest Middle East ally as they defend themselves against Iran. This evil regime must know there will be consequences for these attacks. The Biden Administration cannot continue to capitulate to terrorists.”
Pray for Israel.
The United States must stand strongly with our greatest Middle East ally as they defend themselves against Iran. This evil regime must know there will be consequences for these attacks. The Biden Administration cannot continue to capitulate to terrorists.
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) April 13, 2024
Rep. Elise Sefanik (R-N.Y.): “Joe Biden’s catastrophic weakness on the world stage and his failure to support Israel our most precious ally emboldened Iran to launch a direct attack on Israel.
“As soon as Joe Biden took office, he reversed President Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign on Iran and less than six months ago he allowed critical international sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs to expire, empowering Iran to launch this massive strike.
“The United States must stand with Israel and offer our unwavering support. .”
Joe Biden’s catastrophic weakness on the world stage and his failure to support Israel our most precious ally emboldened Iran to launch a direct attack on Israel.
As soon as Joe Biden took office, he reversed President Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign on Iran and less than six…
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) April 13, 2024
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa): ‘As our ally Israel braces for Iran’s massive attack, we must not forget Iran is paying for these drones and missiles with oil revenue that President Biden has allowed to surge to a 5-year high. It’s time to end appeasement and start enforcing sanctions immediately.”
As our ally Israel braces for Iran’s massive attack, we must not forget Iran is paying for these drones and missiles with oil revenue that President Biden has allowed to surge to a 5-year high.
It’s time to end appeasement and start enforcing sanctions immediately.
— Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst) April 13, 2024
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee: “Iran is coming out of their pretense that they weren’t really behind Hamas. As Maggie Thatcher said to Bush 41 weeks ago need to say to Biden “Don’t go wobbly on us now.” Praying for @IsraeliPM.”
Iran is coming out of their pretense that they weren’t really behind Hamas. As Maggie Thatcher said to Bush 41 weeks ago need to say to Biden “Don’t go wobbly on us now.” Praying for @IsraeliPM
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) April 13, 2024
Newsmax host Rob Schmitt: “Iran putting those billions from Biden to good use. This White House will go down as the least competent in American history.”
Iran putting those billions from Biden to good use. This White House will go down as the least competent in American history.
— Rob Schmitt (@SchmittNYC) April 13, 2024
Podcast host Clay Travis: “Remember when left wingers told us Donald Trump was going to cause World War III? Joe Biden’s weakness and the lack of respect for him from our adversaries has led us to war in Europe and the Middle East. Iran, Russia and Hamas feared Trump, they exploit Biden’s weakness.”
Remember when left wingers told us Donald Trump was going to cause World War III? Joe Biden’s weakness and the lack of respect for him from our adversaries has led us to war in Europe and the Middle East. Iran, Russia and Hamas feared Trump, they exploit Biden’s weakness.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) April 13, 2024
Journalist Kyle Becker:
Flashback: Joe Biden warned America before the 2020 election that Trump “is going to get us to war in Iran.”
President Biden is now on the verge of getting America involved in a regional war in the Middle East after Iran’s military drone attack on Israel.
Flashback: Joe Biden warned America before the 2020 election that Trump “is going to get us to war in Iran.”
President Biden is now on the verge of getting America involved in a regional war in the Middle East after Iran’s military drone attack on Israel.pic.twitter.com/s1JIhzbsX4
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) April 13, 2024
When reporters asked Joe Biden Friday if he had a message to Iran in response to their threats to attack Israel, he only replied, “Don’t.”
“What is your message to Iran in this moment?”
BIDEN (confused): “Don’t” pic.twitter.com/7bnlSbUIJt
— Republican National Committee Research (@Republican National CommitteeResearch) April 12, 2024
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “So much for “Don’t.” When your Secretary of State declares near moral equivalence between good, our ally Israel, and evil, the Islamic Republic, you get bad guys wreaking destruction. Susan and I are praying for the people of Israel and our military warriors in the region.”
When your Secretary of State declares near moral equivalence between good, our ally Israel, and evil, the Islamic Republic, you get bad guys wreaking destruction.
Susan and I are praying for the people of Israel and our military warriors in the region.
— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) April 13, 2024
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: “If Biden says DON’T to Iran and they DO, what will Biden DO? How he answers this will have an enormous impact: Carter-like timidity in the Iranian hostage crisis or Reagan-like toughness defeating the Soviets in Afghanistan?”
If Biden says DON’T to Iran and they DO what will Biden DO? How he answers this will have an enormous impact: Carter like timidity in the Iranian hostage crisis or Reagan like toughness defeating the Soviets in Afghanistan?
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) April 13, 2024
Journalist Eric Spracklen mocked, “I’m just shocked Iran didn’t listen to Biden. I mean he said “don’t” – what gives?”
I’m just shocked Iran didn’t listen to Biden.
I mean he said “don’t” – what gives?
— Eric Spracklen (@EricSpracklen) April 13, 2024
Trump ally Roger Stone: “Iran has now launched a massive attack on Israel, the direct result of Biden and Blinken unfreezing over $100 billion in assets to Iran. Biden is responsible for this attack on Israel.”
Iran has now launched a massive attack on Israel, the direct result of Biden and Blinken unfreezing over $100 billion in assets to Iran. Biden is responsible for this attack on Israel.
— Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) April 13, 2024
Conservative comedian and Trump supporter Terrence Williams wrote, “Biden shouldn’t address the nation from the Oval Office, he should pack up his bags and get the hell out of the White House.”
Biden shouldn’t address the nation from the Oval Office, he should pack up his bags and get the hell out of the White House.#Iran #ISRAEL
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) April 13, 2024
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