White House rejects claim that Rubio said Israel dragged Trump into war with Iran
Mar 3rd 2026
Karoline Leavitt posted on X to deny a viral claim that Marco Rubio said Israel dragged President Trump into war with Iran, sharing a longer clip in which Rubio says the U.S. was not forced to strike and cites Iran's growing missile and drone threat.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X denying that Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel dragged President Trump into war with Iran.
- A viral clip from Rapid Response 47 showed Rubio discussing an anticipated Israeli action and the need to avoid higher U.S. casualties.
- Leavitt attached a longer video in which Rubio says the U.S. was not forced by Israel and argues action was needed because Iran could soon amass missiles and drones that would pose a global threat.
- The exchange comes after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over missile concerns and subsequent Iranian retaliatory strikes.