Why Trump and Mamdani might both welcome a fight over Netanyahu
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By CNN
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Political tensions intensify as Trump leverages partisan divisions to consolidate support despite declining approval ratings. The former president's strategic approach involves weaponizing disputes over Middle Eastern policy and Netanyahu's leadership, creating a polarized narrative that galvanizes his base while simultaneously positioning opponents as ideologically unified. This confrontational strategy reflects broader patterns of using international affairs as domestic political ammunition, particularly regarding Israeli-Palestinian tensions and Democratic Party coherence on foreign policy matters.
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