Trump Claims Involvement in Lebanon Attacks Despite Lack of Authority | AI News Digest
In a recent TIME interview, former President Donald Trump stirred controversy by claiming he had authorized deadly strikes involving booby-trapped pagers in Lebanon, despite having been out of office at the time of the attacks. These incidents, which occurred in September 2024, resulted in significant casualties, including children, and were attributed to Israeli operatives targeting Hezbollah. Although Trump insisted on his involvement, the White House later suggested he may have been mistaken, indicating he was likely referring to a different operation in Qatar. However, a spokesperson did confirm Trump’s endorsement of the Lebanon attacks, prompting further scrutiny of his grasp on international affairs. This episode adds to ongoing concerns about Trump's cognitive abilities, highlighted by experts who have noted his recurring memory lapses and incoherence in public appearances.
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