During a speech at the Democratic Party convention in Detroit on Saturday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized the role of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of pushing President Donald Trump to engage in a military intervention in Iran.
According to Harris, the head of state “was dragged into a war that the American people did not want,” explicitly stating that “Bibi Netanyahu led him there.”
In a frontal attack, Harris described the Trump administration as “the most corrupt, cruel, and incompetent in the history of the United States.” She also accused the president of launching the military operation against Iran in order to divert attention from the Epstein case, referring to it as a “pathetic attempt.”
The former Vice President also denounced what she considers an authoritarian posture, comparing Trump to a “mafia boss.” She mocked his vision of international relations, mimicking a division of the world between major powers. According to her, this attitude reflects a desire to project an image of strength, even if it means using American military power arbitrarily.
Harris argued that the foreign policy pursued by the Trump administration had weakened the credibility of the United States with their allies and violated fundamental principles of international law, particularly respect for state sovereignty.
Referring to the consequences of the conflict, she specifically mentioned the economic impact, especially the rise in energy prices.
In conclusion of her speech, Harris, rumored to be a candidate in the 2028 presidential election, expressed confidence in the upcoming midterm elections, predicting a “crushing” victory for the Democratic Party.
[Context: Kamala Harris criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Trump administration’s foreign policy. Fact Check: This speech was made at the Democratic Party convention in Detroit]
