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Iran Launches Missiles into Israel, Trump Ad Says 'Iran Thinks Harris is Incompetent'

Oct 1, 2024, 08:54 PM

Iran has launched ballistic missiles into Israel, prompting significant political reactions in the United States. The Trump campaign released a new ad criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris, alleging that Iran views her as incompetent and is attempting to influence the upcoming election in her favor. The ad quotes, 'Iran thinks Harris is so incompetent, new intel shows they're trying to help Harris win the election.' Various political figures, including former President Donald Trump and GOP senators, have blamed the Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy for emboldening Iran. They argue that the administration's approach, including lifting sanctions and pursuing diplomatic agreements, has allowed Iran to act with impunity. The Biden-Harris administration has been accused of weakness and appeasement, contrasting with the previous administration's stance, which purportedly kept Iran in check. Trump emphasized that under his leadership, Iran was bankrupt and paralyzed, whereas now it is bankrolled and emboldened.