5 highlights from Trump's Mar-a-Lago press briefing: 'Is that a serious question?'

By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter

'Is that a serious question?'

Trump, 78, dismissed a question regarding whether he would preemptively strike Iran or support preemptive Israeli strikes against the country, noting how foolish it would be to reveal future military plans.

"Well, I can't tell you that," he said. "I mean, it's a wonderful question, but how can I — am I going to do preemptive strikes? Why would I say that?"

"Can you imagine if I said yes or no? You would say, 'That was strange that he answered that way.' Am I going to do preemptive strikes on Iran? Is that a serious question? How could I answer a question like that?" he continued.

Trump further declined to answer whether he would support Israel striking Iran.

"How could I tell you a thing like that now?" Trump said. "You don't talk about that before something may or may not happen. I don't want to insult you, I just think it's just not something that I would ever answer. Having to do with there or any other place in the world."

Trump went on to explain that he is working strongly to get Israeli hostages returned.

Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. Send news tips to jon.brown@christianpost.com

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