President Trump, in an interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt, was asked whether there is anyone in Israel better than Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump avoided answering directly, saying he does not know most of the other candidates, only some of them, according to journalist Barak Ravid (N12).
President Trump avoided answering a direct question about whether any Israeli leader is better than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. Trump said he does not know most of the other candidates, only some of them. The exchange was reported by Barak Ravid (N12). In recent weeks, Trump has made several public statements about his relationship with Netanyahu, including describing him as a 'good guy' who 'gets too excited' (The Zioneer, June 17) and stating that he gets along with him well but sometimes disagrees (The Zioneer, June 15).
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