Trump calls Harris' Gaza remarks "disrespectful" to Israel

Summary

Former President Donald Trump met with Israel's Prime Minister at Mar-a-Lago, discussing U.S.-Israel relations and Trump's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's remarks on the Gaza war and emphasized his pro-Israel policies during his presidency, suggesting a continuation if re-elected. The meeting, unusual for a candidate, reflects global leaders' interest in re-establishing ties with Trump.

Takeaways

• 📢 Efforts are ongoing for a hostage release and cease-fire deal.
• 🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago.
• 📸 Pictures from the meeting were shared, and both leaders answered reporters' questions.
• 🗣️ Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' comments on the Gaza conflict as disrespectful to Israel.
• 🌴 CBS News reporter Catrina Coffman covered the event from Palm Beach, Florida.
• 👍 Trump and Netanyahu portrayed their relationship as positive and strong, with Trump emphasizing his support for Israel.
• 🔄 Trump suggested that not electing him could lead to major wars in the Middle East, highlighting his pro-Israel stance.
• 📅 Trump's meetings with world leaders, including Netanyahu, are unusual but significant due to his candidacy and former presidency.
• ⛪ Trump will speak at the Believers Summit, a conservative Christian religious gathering.
• 🏙️ Following the summit, Trump will keynote at a Bitcoin convention in Nashville and hold a rally with J.D. Vance in Minnesota.

Q & A

What was the main topic of the meeting between former President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu?

The main topic was the relationship between the U.S. and Israel, focusing on solidarity and support for Israel.

What was Donald Trump's opinion on Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks on the war in Gaza?

Donald Trump found Kamala Harris' remarks disrespectful to Israel.

How did Trump describe his relationship with Netanyahu?

Trump described his relationship with Netanyahu as always being good and positive.

What specific achievements did Trump highlight about his past presidency regarding Israel?

Trump highlighted moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, pulling out of the Iran deal, and helping to broker the Abraham Accords.

What did Trump imply about the future of U.S.-Israel relations if he wins the upcoming election?

Trump implied that U.S.-Israel relations would continue to be strong and supportive, potentially taking a stronger approach.

What unusual aspect did the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu have?

It was unusual because it was held at Mar-a-Lago and involved a former president meeting with a world leader during his candidacy.

Why are world leaders meeting with Trump during his campaign?

World leaders are meeting with Trump because they see that he is doing well in the polls and want to re-establish ties early.

Where is Trump speaking this weekend, and what is the nature of the events?

Trump is speaking at the Believers Summit, a conservative Christian religious gathering, and will be the keynote speaker at the Bitcoin Convention in Nashville.

Who will Trump be holding a joint rally with in Minnesota?

Trump will be holding a joint rally with J.D. Vance in Minnesota.

What was Trump's response to the question about how a Jewish person could vote for Kamala Harris?

Trump said he did not understand how a Jewish person could vote for her but acknowledged that it was up to them.

Outlines

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📢 Hostage Release and Cease-Fire Deal Progress

Efforts are ongoing toward securing a hostage release and cease-fire deal. This development is a major news story this afternoon.

🇺🇸 Trump Meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Former President Donald Trump met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. They took questions from reporters, and Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks on the Gaza war, calling them disrespectful to Israel.

🎥 Press Gaggle Highlights

During the press gaggle, both Trump and Netanyahu appeared in good spirits and emphasized their positive relationship. Trump mentioned that their relationship has always been good and credited Netanyahu's wife, Sarah, for this. Trump reiterated his strong support for Israel.

🌍 Trump's Stance on Middle East Wars

Trump believes that if he is not re-elected, there will be major wars in the Middle East. He has been supportive of a stronger approach from Israel and recounted his pro-Israel actions during his first presidency, such as moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, pulling out of the Iran deal, and brokering the Abraham Accords.

🌟 Unusual Meetings at Mar-a-Lago

Meetings like this one at Mar-a-Lago with a world leader are atypical. Trump has been meeting with various world leaders during his candidacy, including a recent phone call with Zelensky and meetings with other leaders. These meetings suggest that world leaders see Trump doing well in the polls and want to re-establish ties.

🎤 Trump's Upcoming Campaign Events

Trump is hitting the campaign trail this weekend. He will speak at the Believers Summit, a conservative Christian religious gathering, followed by a keynote speech at the Bitcoin Convention in Nashville. He will also hold a joint rally with J.D. Vance in Minnesota.

📍 Reporter Sign-off

CBS News campaign reporter Catrina Coffman provides additional insights from Palm Beach, Florida, before signing off. She details Trump's campaign schedule and thanks the host, Lindsay.

Keywords

💡Hostage Release

Hostage Release refers to the act of freeing individuals who have been taken captive, often as part of a negotiation or agreement. In the context of the video, it suggests a diplomatic or political effort aimed at resolving a conflict or crisis. The script does not provide specific details about this event, but it sets a tone for the importance of negotiations in resolving tense situations.

💡Cease-Fire Deal

A Cease-Fire Deal is an agreement between conflicting parties to stop hostilities temporarily or permanently. It is a critical component in conflict resolution and peace processes. The mention of a cease-fire deal in the script implies ongoing efforts to establish peace, particularly in the context of the war in Gaza discussed later in the transcript.

💡Donald Trump

Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, is a central figure in the video. His meeting with Israel's Prime Minister and his comments on Vice President Kamala Harris's remarks are key elements of the narrative. His stance on U.S.-Israel relations and his potential impact on future policies if re-elected are significant themes in the video.

💡Israel's Prime Minister

The script refers to the meeting between former President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister, who is Benjamin Netanyahu in the given context. The Prime Minister's role is pivotal as it reflects the diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Israel, as well as the political dynamics influencing the Middle East.

💡Mar-a-Lago

Mar-a-Lago is Trump's private club and resort in Florida, which serves as the location for the meeting between Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister. It is notable because it is not a traditional diplomatic venue, indicating the informal yet significant nature of their encounter.

💡Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is mentioned in the script in relation to her remarks on the war in Gaza, which former President Trump criticizes as disrespectful to Israel. Her stance and the reaction to it are part of the political discourse surrounding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

💡War in Gaza

The war in Gaza refers to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs the Gaza Strip. The script discusses the remarks made by Vice President Harris about the conflict and Trump's opinion on them, highlighting the sensitive nature of this international issue.

💡U.S.-Israel Relations

U.S.-Israel Relations encompass the diplomatic, political, and military ties between the United States and Israel. The script discusses Trump's past actions during his presidency, such as moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and brokering the Abraham Accords, which are indicative of his pro-Israel stance and potential future policies.

💡Sarah

Sarah, in the context of the script, likely refers to Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, who is married to Jared Kushner and has been involved in Middle East policy during Trump's presidency. The mention of Sarah suggests the personal aspect of diplomatic relations and its potential influence on policy.

💡Major Wars

The term 'Major Wars' in the script is used by Trump to express his view on the potential consequences if he is not elected, implying that his policies are crucial for maintaining peace in the Middle East. It underscores the political narrative that his leadership could prevent escalation in regional conflicts.

💡Believers Summit

The Believers Summit is a conservative Christian religious gathering that Trump is scheduled to address. It indicates the support base that Trump is engaging with, showing the intersection of religion and politics in his campaign strategy.

💡Bitcoin Convention

The Bitcoin Convention is an event focused on cryptocurrency, where Trump is set to be the keynote speaker. This reflects the growing influence of digital currencies and the tech industry in contemporary politics, as well as Trump's efforts to connect with diverse sectors.

Highlights

Former President Donald Trump met with Israel's Prime Minister at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's remarks on the war in Gaza, calling them disrespectful to Israel.

Trump questioned how a Jewish person could vote for Harris based on her comments about Israel.

The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu was described as positive, with both men appearing in good spirits.

Trump emphasized his strong relationship with Israel, highlighting actions such as moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.

Trump mentioned the Abraham Accords and his withdrawal from the Iran deal as key achievements in his support for Israel.

Trump suggested that he would support a stronger approach from Israel in its war with Hamas.

The meeting at Mar-a-Lago was noted as atypical, with Trump engaging with world leaders during his candidacy.

Trump has been maintaining relationships with world leaders, including a recent conversation with Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Trump's campaign trail includes speaking at the Believers Summit, a conservative Christian gathering.

Trump is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a Bitcoin convention in Nashville.

Trump will also hold a joint rally with J.D. Vance in Minnesota.

The report highlighted the significance of world leaders re-establishing ties with Trump in light of his candidacy.

The meeting underscored the continued close relationship between Trump and Netanyahu.

Trump's statements reflected his continued strong stance on U.S.-Israel relations.

Transcripts

TOWARD A HOSTAGE RELEASE AND

CEASE-FIRE DEAL.

ANOTHER TOP STORY THIS

AFTERNOON, FORMER PRESIDENT

DONALD TRUMP MET TODAY WITH

ISRAEL'S PRIME MINISTER AT MAR-

A-LAGO.

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES FROM

THEIR MEETING.

PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU AND

TRUMP TOOK QUESTIONS FROM

REPORTERS IN THE ROOM.

HERE IS THE FORMER PRESIDENTS

RESPONSE TO A QUESTION ABOUT

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS'

REMARKS ON THE WAR IN GAZA

YESTERDAY.>> I THINK HER REMARKS

WERE DISRESPECTFUL.

THEY WEREN'T VERY NICE.

PERTAINING TO ISRAEL.

I ACTUALLY DON'T KNOW HOW A

PERSON WHO IS JEWISH CAN VOTE

FOR HER. BUT THAT IS UP TO THEM

. BUT SHE WAS REALLY

DISRESPECTFUL TO ISRAEL, IN MY

OPINION.

>> CBS NEWS CAMPAIGN REPORTER

CATRINA COFFMAN HAS MORE FROM

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA.

CATRINA, HOW ARE TRUMP AND NOT

YAHOO -- AND NETANYAHU FRAMING

THIS VISIT?

>> Reporter: I WAS IN THE ROOM

FOR THAT BRIEF PRESS GAGGLE

THAT THEY HAD.

BOTH MEN SEEMED TO BE IN VERY

GOOD SPIRITS AND FRAMED THE

RELATIONSHIP AS A POSITIVE ONE.

TRUMP DENIED THAT THERE WERE

EVER BAD RELATIONS BETWEEN THE

TWO.

HE SAID THEIR RELATIONSHIP HAS

ALWAYS BEEN GOOD AND IN A KEY

MOMENT HE SAID THAT THE SECRET

TO HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL

WAS SARAH, AND HOW DID THE

WOMAN NEXT TO HIM, WHO IS

NETANYAHU'S WIFE.

THEY PRESENTED A FRONT OF

SOLIDARITY. TRUMP REITERATED

THAT HE FEELS HE WAS THE U.S.

PRESIDENT WHO HAS BEEN THE BEST

TO ISRAEL AND THAT WILL

CONTINUE.

>> CAN YOU DIVE A LITTLE BIT

DEEPER INTO, TRUMP SAID HE --

IF HE IS NOT ELECTED WE WILL

ALL END UP WITH MAJOR WARS IN

THE MIDDLE EAST.

HOW COULD U.S. ISRAEL RELATIONS

BE IF -- BE AFFECTED IF HE WINS

IN NOVEMBER?

>> Reporter: TRUMP HAS BEEN

THING THAT HE THINKS ISRAEL'S

WAR WITH HAMAS NEEDS TO END

QUICKLY.

HE HAS A BEEN SPECIFIC ABOUT

WHAT THAT WOULD BE, BUT THERE

IS SOME INDICATION THAT HE

WOULD BE SUPPORTIVE OF A

STRONGER APPROACH FROM ISRAEL.

DURING HIS FIRST PRESIDENCY HE

WAS VERY PRO-ISRAELI IN HIS

STANCES AND SUPPORTIVE OF

NETANYAHU'S WISHES.

EVEN TODAY HE RECALLED HOW HE

MOVED THE U.S. NBC TO

JERUSALEM.

PULLED OUT OF THE IRAN DEAL AND

HELPED BROKER THE ABRAHAM

ACCORDS.

UNDER TRUMP I THINK THAT WE

WILL SEE A CONTINUATION OF

THOSE POLICIES AND UP THAT

SUPPORT.

>> HOW TYPICAL OR ATYPICAL IS A

MEETING LIKE THIS AT MAR-A-LAGO

WITH ANOTHER WORLD LEADER

COMING TO FLORIDA TO MEET WITH

A CANDIDATE?>> Reporter: THIS

IS NOT A TYPICAL EVENT. TRUMP

HAS BEEN HAVING SOME MEETINGS

AND TALKS WITH WORLD LEADERS

DURING HIS CANDIDACY.

HE RECENTLY SPOKE WITH ZELENSKY

ON THE PHONE.

HE MET WITH DUE TO. BUT PERHAPS

THIS IS BECAUSE TRUMP IS A

FORMER PRESIDENT RUNNING FOR RE-

ELECTION.

BUT, CLEARLY, THESE WORLD

LEADERS SEE THAT HE IS DOING

WELL IN THE POLLS AND THEY WANT

TO RE-ESTABLISH TIES WITH HIM

EARLY AND HAVE THESE POLICY

TALKS IN THE LEAD UP TO THE

ELECTION.

>> TRUMP IS HITTING THE

CAMPAIGN TRAIL THIS WEEKEND?

WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA?

>> REPORTER: TONIGHT TRUMP WILL

BE SPEAKING AT THE BELIEVERS

SUMMIT.

THIS IS A CONSERVATIVE

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS GATHERING .

TOMORROW HE IS HEADING TO

NASHVILLE WHERE HE IS GOING TO

BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE

BITCOIN CONVENTION.

THAT EVENING HE WILL BE HOLDING

A JOINT RALLY WITH J.D.

VANCE IN MINNESOTA.

>> CATRINA COFFMAN, THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU, LINDSAY.