Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war, says Kamala Harris

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran during a speech at the Michigan Democratic Party Women’s Caucus Legacy Luncheon at Huntington Place in Detroit.

Addressing approximately 300 attendees at the women’s event on Saturday, Harris asserted that ‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had influenced Trump to enter the conflict, which she described as unwanted by the American public.

Harris explicitly stated that Trump “entered a war — and he got pulled into it by Bibi Netanyahu, let’s be clear about that — that the American people didn’t want.”

She emphasized that the involvement placed American service members at risk and contributed to broader economic repercussions, including a rise in national gasoline prices to an average of $4.06 per gallon.

The former vice president further characterized the military strikes as a diversionary tactic, labeling them Trump’s “feeble attempt to distract from the Epstein files.”

She portrayed the president as “an insecure man” who sought to project strength by deploying American military force selectively.

Harris extended her critique to the current administration, declaring, “We are dealing with the most corrupt, callous and incompetent presidential administration in the history of the United States.”

She accused Trump of behaving like a “mob boss,” mimicking his purported approach to international relations by suggesting he would divide global influence among major powers while claiming the Western Hemisphere for himself.

The luncheon, which also featured US Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) denouncing the conflict, occurred amid ongoing Democratic planning for the 2026 midterms and speculation regarding future presidential contests.