❗️Pompeo downplays Trump's pledge to cut US military aid to Israel, says 'there will still be lots of assistance' Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo minimized concerns surrounding the Trump administration's pledge to cut $4 billion in annual military assistance to Israel after this year, asserting that bilateral ties remain structural and uninterrupted. Speaking before the Jewish Federations of North America in Washington, DC, Pompeo stated that whether formal military funding is allocated remains secondary to the fundamental alignment between the US and Israel. "Whether we provide that particular aid, there will still be deep connectivity," Pompeo told the advocacy group. "There will still be lots of assistance, and there will be a partnership that is historically important, not just for Israel but for the United States of America as well." Drawing on his tenure in the first Trump administration, Pompeo emphasized that institutional, intelligence, and defense links between Washington and Tel Aviv transcend public budgetary announcements. The comments come amid growing friction within the US political establishment, where public frustration over military spending across the region and rising energy costs has fueled calls to scale back direct foreign aid to Israel. However, Pompeo's remarks reinforce the reality of Washington's bipartisan commitment to Tel Aviv, demonstrating that reductions in formal aid lines do not signify an end to US diplomatic, intelligence, or military backing.