Karoline Leavitt: U.S. Is Focused On 'Clawing Back' Money From Overseas

During a press gaggle on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answered a question about Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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00:00We'll be in trade talks for you.

00:01Special Envoy is visiting Lebanon regarding disarming Hezbollah.

00:08Does President Trump still believe diplomacy can work with Lebanon while Hezbollah keeps its weapon?

00:24Look, I think the president wants to see diplomacy work with Lebanon

00:27and all of the partners in the Middle East.

00:31You know, the president has been very clear when it comes to his priorities for Iran.

00:35He obliterated their nuclear capability.

00:38And I understand that the administration continues to be open to talks with Iran if we deem them necessary.

00:44As for Tom Barrack's trip, I know the president supports him and he's doing a great job in Syria.

00:49Caroline.

00:50According to the House Judiciary Committee, the Biden administration sent nearly a billion dollars

00:56in taxpayer funds to the left organization in Israel to oppose.

01:00Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, what is your White House reaction?

01:04Well, it's not a surprise to me that the previous administration sent billions of dollars overseas

01:08for useless priorities that don't advance America's interests.

01:12We've seen a lot of that, which is why this administration has been very focused on clawing

01:17a lot of that money back and making sure the American government is spending American tax dollars

01:21on America's priorities.

01:23Thank you, guys.

01:23I'll see you later.