Coverage dated June 12, 2025

Trump Knew of Israel’s Planned Attack on Iran All Along

Headline from The New Republic

Israeli officials claim that Trump was only pretending to oppose an Israeli attack in public—while greenlighting it in private. Trump’s own statements on the matter aren’t so different.

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The New Republic
Trump Knew of Israel’s Planned Attack on Iran All Along (opens The New Republic)
Published Jun 12, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
Israeli officials claim that Trump was only pretending to oppose an Israeli attack in public—while greenlighting it in private. Trump’s own statements on the matter aren’t so different.
Slate Magazine
Did Trump Just Help Israel Trick Iran? (opens Slate Magazine)
Published Jun 12, 2025
Slate Magazine's feed description
Trump told the Wall Street Journal that he knew all about Israel’s plan ahead of time, that he wasn’t given a mere “heads-up.”
Townhall
Did Trump Know About Israel's Attack Plans? (opens Townhall)
Published Jun 12, 2025
Washington Examiner
Trump says he ‘always knew’ details of Israel’s attack on Iran (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 12, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Israel targeted Iran's nuclear sites and military leadership in its strike, which stunned some in the West.
The Washington Free Beacon
Trump on Whether Israel Gave a 'Heads-Up' Ahead of Attack: 'Heads-Up? It Wasn't a Heads-Up. It Was, We Know What's Going On.' (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Jun 12, 2025
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that the United States was fully aware of Israel's plans to launch airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites and top officials, dismissing the suggestion that Israel had only given him a "heads-up."