Trump's Remarks Praising Hezbollah Draw Bipartisan Criticism Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
- Sen. Lindsey Graham warns Iran against escalating the conflict in Israel and says the U.S. will take military action if needed.
- Trump calls Iran-backed Hezbollah "smart," leading Republicans like Graham to denounce the remarks as a "huge mistake."
- Trump also insults Israeli PM Netanyahu over Hamas attacks, drawing condemnation from U.S. and Israeli officials.
- GOP figures like Mike Pence express support for Israel amid conflict with Hamas and push back on Trump.
- Biden administration denies Republican accusations it enabled Hamas by negotiating prisoner exchange with Iran.