1987 video of Trump wanting a war with Iran, stating we will get a war resulting from the middle east and should pursue the oil there. TODAY: Trump tells allies – “Go get your own oil”

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And then in 2024, he casually lied:

Trump tells allies – “Go get your own oil”
BREAKING: President Trump just dropped a BRUTAL reality check on our “allies,” telling them FIGHT FOR YOURSELF, America is done holding your hand

“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT.”

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”

FACTCHECK UPDATE:

What he actually said (summarized):

The U.S. was being “ripped off” by wealthy Gulf states.

America shouldn’t defend them without compensation.

He predicted a future Middle East conflict involving oil.

He did not call for a war with Iran, nor did he advocate “taking oil” in that interview.

People online often splice or reframe the clip to make it sound more extreme than it was.

h/t Little Lost

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