Donald Trump says US would halt Israel aid: "suffer the slings from lunatics"

In an Election Day Fox News interview, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would halt nearly $4 billion in yearly military assistance to Israel, though he gave few specifics and it was unclear whether he meant immediately or when the current agreement expires in 2028. The remarks came as Republicans faced midterm elections and Israel had no clear election winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position uncertain. Trump tied his announcement to criticism from Michigan Sen. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat who has questioned aid to Israel; Trump asked why the U.S. should face criticism from such opponents if Israel does not require the funding. The episode highlighted strains in Washington’s long bipartisan support for Israel.