President Donald Trump chose to believe Russia and China over his own Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth who said both countries were enabling Iran.
DOOCY: You said Russia and China aren't helping Iran. But Hegseth says they're 'enabling.' What's the difference?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 24, 2026
TRUMP: I don't know that they're 'enabling.' I will tell you that President Xi said he will not partake. And President Putin said the same thing. I trust them. pic.twitter.com/urfsjSxJrE
(Source: X)