President Donald Trump has stated that Israel would not exist without the United States of America, citing the enormous military assistance to the Middle Eastern nation.
The American leader made the declaration on CBS's 60 Minutes, his first sit-down interview since the midterm elections, which saw the Democrats win in many states.
Trump said countries the US has protected "are going to pay us back any costs that we've had for the war, 'cause without us, they wouldn't exist. Without us, Israel would not exist."
The President admitted that voters did not like the war, as well as the fact that gasoline went up, adding, "And there's a great dislike, incredibly, for Israel."
On the war in Iran, Trump said Washington was close to making a deal with Tehran before the midterms, and believes "historically," his decision to act militarily "will be a very good decision."
Asked if Iran still had nuclear material, the head of state answered, "They have nothing. It's buried under thousands of tons of rock," and confirmed he's not looking to escalate the conflict.
On whether lawmakers may impeach him again, Trump said he couldn't imagine his removal proceedings happening because he's had "the best two years in the history of the presidency."
The President, however, affirmed support for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who faces mounting calls for ouster. "I love my Cabinet. I think they're good. But I'll be doing maybe a few changes," he hinted.
Trump further clarified that he didn't lift diesel sanctions on Russia, but made it possible for the nation to give, not America, but the world, "thousands and thousands of barrels of oil."
Lawmakers have criticised the waiver, which administration officials argued was necessary to lower soaring consumer gas prices and keep energy flowing amid the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz situation.