Former US President Donald Trump said Monday evening that he did not 'throw Bibi under the bus' and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing a 'wonderful job,' adding that without the two of them Israel would not exist. He also said he does not know the other candidates in Israel's upcoming election and added a remark telling someone to hug Barak Seri. The remarks were reported by Amit Segal (N12).
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday evening made a series of remarks about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the upcoming Israeli election, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). Trump stated that he did not 'throw Bibi under the bus' and that Netanyahu is doing a 'wonderful job,' adding that without the two of them Israel would not exist. He also said he does not know the other candidates in the election and added a remark telling someone to hug Barak Seri, a candidate in the race. The comments are the latest in a string of recent Trump statements on Israeli politics. Over the past weeks, as The Zioneer has reported, Trump has said he would likely endorse Netanyahu (June 18), criticized Israel's operations in Lebanon (June 16), and questioned how Jewish voters could support the Democratic Party (July 3). The election is expected to take place in the coming months.
3 developments
- DevelopingTrump says he is likely to endorse Netanyahu in election, needs to see other candidates
- DevelopingTrump says ties with Netanyahu are 'excellent,' denies frustration
- StrongTrump: Netanyahu 'a fighter,' deserves credit; shares article on uncertain re-election odds
- StrongTrump praises Netanyahu as 'great war leader' during Turkey visit
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