President Donald Trump said in a reported exchange late Saturday that he has lost trust in some people, whom he described as 'hawkish individuals who always want assassinations.' When asked whom he meant, Trump replied: 'I don't want to kill people.' The remarks, circulating via Israeli media, add a notable personal tone to his ongoing public positioning on the use of force — without specifying any particular target or operation.
President Donald Trump's late-Saturday remark that he has 'lost trust in some people' and specifically criticized 'hawkish individuals who always want assassinations' marks a rare, pointed rebuke of his own advisers or administration officials. The comment — 'I don't want to kill people' — was reported via Israeli media channels but lacks a specific target, context, or any mention of a particular operation or country.
As The Zioneer has reported, Trump has repeatedly oscillated this month between tough military posture and diplomatic openness. On June 11 and June 17, he stated that Iran 'wants a deal more than I do' and expressed surprise that a peace deal was not already in place. His latest remark appears to extend a personal critique to internal decision-makers, though no names or details were offered.
There is no indication from the source material whether Trump referred to U.S. military planning, Middle East policy, or a broader foreign-policy debate. The claim is attributed solely to a single source and remains unconfirmed by official U.S. statements or press pool reports. The absence of named targets, a timeline, or a specific event leaves the remark open to interpretation.
- DevelopingTrump: 'They want to make a deal so badly — and I thought there was already a peace deal'
- DevelopingTrump: I would like to reach a deal now
- StrongTrump: I think Iranians want a deal — but we will see
- DevelopingWSJ: Trump now routinely asks aides whether Netanyahu's account of their calls is accurate
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