Harris Accuses Trump of Being ‘Pulled Into’ Iran War by Netanyahu, Questions U.S. Foreign Policy Shift

 Detroit, — Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris launched a sharp critique of President Donald Trump, alleging that he was “pulled into” the ongoing military conflict with Iran under the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Speaking at the 38th Annual Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus Legacy Luncheon in Detroit, Harris described the war as one “the American people do not want” and warned that it risks the lives of U.S. service members. “He entered a war, got pulled into it by Bibi Netanyahu — let us be clear about that,” she said, directly attributing the decision to external pressure.

Harris further characterised Trump’s move as a “feeble attempt” to divert attention from domestic controversies, including issues surrounding the so-called Epstein files. She also accused the administration of using “Operation Epic Fury” as a distraction tactic.

In a broader attack, Harris suggested that Trump aims to project strength by being willing to deploy U.S. military force at will. She argued that this approach marks a significant break in American foreign policy, claiming Trump is the first president since World War II to abandon the responsibility of maintaining alliances and global partnerships.

“Trump is the first leader to not even pretend to uphold international rules and norms such as sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Harris said, adding that such policies have made the United States appear “unreliable” to its allies and weakened its influence on the global stage.

The former vice president also described the Trump administration as the “most corrupt, callous and incompetent” in U.S. history, arguing that its actions have significantly damaged America’s international standing.

Harris’s claims echo concerns raised by Joe Kent, the former director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, who resigned last month in protest over the Iran conflict. In a letter addressed to Trump, Kent said Iran posed “no imminent threat” to the United States and alleged that the war was initiated due to pressure from Israel.

“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent wrote, adding that the conflict risks unnecessary loss of American lives and resources.

Kent, once a staunch supporter of Trump, noted that the president had previously taken a more restrained approach to Middle East conflicts. He cited past actions such as the killing of Qasem Soleimani and operations against ISIS as examples of decisive yet limited military engagement.

The remarks from Harris and Kent come amid escalating tensions in the region and a deepening political divide in Washington over the direction of U.S. foreign policy.