Trump demands full reimbursement of war costs from allies

Demand for reimbursement of military support

US President Donald Trump expressed the view that states which received military protection from Washington during the war with Iran must reimburse the United States for all incurred costs. The White House head mentioned Israel among such countries.

Statements on CBS News

The American leader spoke about these intentions during an interview with the CBS News channel. He emphasised that the financial burden placed on the US during the conflict must be compensated by those who were protected.

«Країни, які ми захищали, повинні відшкодовувати нам усі без винятку витрати, понесені під час війни, адже без нас їх просто не існувало б. Без нас не було б Ізраїлю» ("The countries we protected must reimburse us for all expenses, without exception, incurred during the war, because without us they simply would not exist. Without us, there would be no Israel"), Trump stated.

Focus on the administration's role

In addition to the demand for financial compensation, the US President underlined the decisive role of his administration in ensuring security for Israel.

«Ізраїлю б не існувало, якби не Дональд Трамп» ("Israel would not exist if it were not for Donald Trump"), he added.