President Donald Trump pushed back against claims about U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran, while reiterating his longstanding position on Iran’s nuclear ambitions in a new social media post.

“Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, did. I watch and read the FAKE NEWS Pundits and Polls in total disbelief. 90% of what they say are lies and made up stories, and the polls are rigged, much as the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged. Just like the results in Venezuela, which the media doesn’t like talking about, the results in Iran will be amazing – And if Iran’s new leaders (Regime Change!) are smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future! President DJT”

If you know @POTUS, and I do, this rings completely true:

1) No one could possibly “talk him into a war.” He makes his own decisions solely on the basis of what is best for America; and

2) Unlike Biden, Harris and the Democrat “DON’T” approach to radical Islamic terrorism,… https://t.co/jxZbXobFEa

— David M Friedman (@DavidM_Friedman) April 20, 2026