President Trump made headlines on Sunday after telling ABC News reporter Rachel Scott that the United States is not currently involved in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran—but left the door wide open, saying “It’s possible we could get involved.”
Let that sink in: the 45th President is doing what Biden never could—balancing strength with diplomacy, signaling resolve without blindly jumping into another Middle Eastern quagmire.
The conversation with ABC’s Rachel Scott came just hours after Iran launched a wave of retaliatory missile strikes following Israel’s precision bombing campaign on Iran’s nuclear facilities. According to Trump, the U.S. is monitoring the situation and facilitating behind-the-scenes negotiations.
Trump also confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate the conflict. Trump said he spoke at length with Putin and is “open to it,” noting that the Russian leader “is ready” to play a role in ending hostilities. While the idea of involving Putin might make D.C. establishment heads explode, Trump has always prioritized results over optics.
Asked President Trump about Putin serving as mediator in the conflict.
"Yeah, I would be open to it. He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved," the…
— Rachel Scott (@rachelvscott) June 15, 2025
Asked the president about Iran nuclear talks being called off and if there's a deadline for Iran to come to the table.
"No, there's no deadline. But they are talking. They'd like to make a deal. They're talking. They continue to talk," he said.
The president said something like…
— Rachel Scott (@rachelvscott) June 15, 2025
On Truth Social, Trump struck a familiar tone—pragmatic, bold, and unapologetically America First.
“Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal,” Trump wrote, touting his past diplomatic wins like India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and the Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia. “There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way! Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran!”
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.15.25 09:41 AM EST pic.twitter.com/5D6vJRgZ31
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 15, 2025
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— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 15, 2025
Trump emphasized the role of trade and strong leadership in achieving peace, while taking a swipe at Joe Biden’s failures: “Biden has hurt the longer term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!”
But he didn’t stop there.
Just after midnight Sunday, Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran: “The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.”
In classic Trump fashion, he’s sending a clear message: We’re not starting wars, but we sure as hell will finish them.
There is division within Trump’s base over how far the U.S. should go. Some want direct strikes on Iran’s bunkered nuclear facilities. Others argue it’s time to stop being the world’s policeman. But Trump, as always, walks the tightrope with calculated precision—keeping America strong without plunging us into another endless war.
The message to Iran is crystal clear: Make a deal or get dealt with.
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