Pompeo To Trump: Israeli Intelligence Saved American Lives

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrote to President Donald Trump that Israeli intelligence saved American lives, warning that the United States must remember the difference between its friends and its enemies.

Pompeo, who also served as CIA director, wrote: “As CIA director, I saw with my own eyes how many American lives were saved thanks to Israeli intelligence.”

His message speaks directly to a principle rooted in the Tanakh: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). For America and Israel, the alliance is not symbolic. It is practical, strategic, and life-saving.

Pompeo’s Warning

Pompeo added: “We must not forget who our friends are and who our enemies are.”

That line reflects the central argument behind the U.S.-Israel relationship. Israel is not a burden on America. It is a frontline ally in the fight against terror, Iranian aggression, and the enemies of Western civilization.

Pompeo’s words also carry the weight of his former role. As CIA director, he was not speaking only as a politician or commentator. He was pointing to what he said he saw directly inside America’s national security system.

A Life-Saving Alliance

“The bond between the United States and Israel is of tremendous value to both partners,” Pompeo wrote.

That bond includes intelligence sharing, military cooperation, regional deterrence, and a shared moral understanding of the threats facing free nations.

For Israel, the message is clear: the Jewish state has stood with America not only through friendship, but through action. Israeli intelligence has helped protect American lives, and American support has helped Israel defend its people.

Friends And Enemies

Pompeo’s message fits the broader America First argument for Israel. Strong allies make America stronger. Clear enemies must be named clearly.

President Trump has often spoken about strength, loyalty, and recognizing threats without illusions. Pompeo’s warning follows that same logic: America should not confuse an ally like Israel with enemies who seek to weaken both nations.

Ultimately, the U.S.-Israel alliance rests on shared values and shared danger. Both nations understand that freedom survives when good allies stand together.