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Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said United States President Donald Trump had been “pulled” into war with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Speaking at a fundraising event Saturday, Harris told the audience: “He entered a war, got pulled into it by Bibi Netanyahu, let us be clear about that–entered a war that the American people do not want, putting at risk American service members.”
Trump has not directly responded to Harris’ remarks, but described Israel as a “great ally” in a social media post.
“Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT Ally of the United States of America. They are Courageous, Bold, Loyal, and Smart and, unlike others that have shown their true colors in a moment of conflict and stress, Israel fights hard, and knows how to WIN!” he wrote on Truth Social.
The United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes on Israel and other regional countries hosting U.S. assets.
The conflict has been on hold since April 8, when Pakistan mediated a two-week ceasefire. Washington and Tehran held talks in Pakistan last weekend aimed at securing a lasting agreement, and efforts are underway for another round of negotiations in Islamabad.
Separately, Harris in early April signaled she may mount another run for the White House in 2028, telling a Democratic audience she is considering the move.
Speaking at an event hosted by Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, the 61-year-old stopped short of a formal announcement but indicated she is weighing a third campaign.
“I might, I might, I'm thinking about it,” Harris said when asked whether she would run again, drawing a strong response from attendees in New York.
Harris, who lost the 2024 presidential election to Trump, said her experience as vice president under Joe Biden gave her a clear understanding of the role.
“I spent countless hours in my West Wing office, footsteps away from the Oval Office. I spent countless hours in the Oval Office, in the Situation Room. I know what the job is. And I know what it requires,” she said.
She also criticized the current political and economic environment, saying: “The status quo is not working, and hasn't been working for a lot of people for a long time.”
Harris has kept a relatively low profile since her 2024 defeat but has recently increased public appearances, with allies saying she remains undecided while preserving the option of a campaign.
The National Action Network event has emerged as an early platform for potential 2028 contenders, with Black voters expected to play a key role in selecting the Democratic nominee.
“The American people have right to expect that anyone who wants to run for office and be a leader, that it can't be about themselves and what they want for themselves,” Harris said.
“It’s got to be about the American people, and that's how I think of it.”
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