Donald Trump says Israel aid criticism is "a bad talking point" over $4 billion
“It’s a bad talking point because you’d say — ‘Why don’t we give everybody $4 billion?’”
Reported November 4, 2026 by egyptindependent.com. Checked word for word against that report.
During the midterm elections, President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington would stop the nearly $4 billion in annual military aid sent to Israel, apparently referring to a 2016 agreement lasting through 2028. It was not clear whether the aid would end at once or when that pact expires, and the announcement gave few details. The remark came as Israel’s recent vote produced no clear governing winner and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future remained uncertain, with the Iran war and US elections adding political pressure. Trump appeared to be answering Democratic criticism of Israel aid, including from Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, and challenged the reasoning behind that critique. The statement underscored strains in Washington’s long-standing cross-party support for Israel and raised questions about future US-Israeli military cooperation and arms purchases.
- egyptindependent.com ↗︎04 NOV 2026