Neither leader spoke publicly after the meeting, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the discussions as “positive and productive.” It also comes as Trump’s allies express fear that meeting with Netanyahu could deepen the conflict and bring the United States back into the fold as part of an effort to collapse the regime. According to Politico, the details of the White House meeting were finalized only shortly after Netanyahu’s arrival, and the White House did not publicly confirm the meeting would take place until Monday, July 27. Speaking to Politico, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon described the visit as a “disaster for America First,” arguing that many of Trump’s non-interventionist supporters were frustrated by Israel’s efforts to keep Washington deeply involved in the conflict. Netanyahu and Israel supporters within the Republican Party and beyond, however, argue that Israel and the United States share many of the same interests as it pertains to Iran.