Washington DC, July 16 -- The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump "certainly agrees" with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that foreign countries, particularly Israel, seek to influence American public opinion, after Vance alleged that certain elements within the Israeli government were attempting to shape US opinion to prolong the conflict with Iran.

Responding to a question during a press briefing on whether Trump agreed with Vance's remarks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "I think the President would certainly agree that, yes, foreign countries certainly do try to persuade American public opinion. There's no doubt about that. I think it's just a basic fact."

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