Former US President Donald Trump said Monday evening that he has not abandoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as doing a 'wonderful job' and asserting that without the two of them, Israel would not exist. Trump also said he does not know the other candidates in Israel's upcoming election. The statement was reported by Israeli media.
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday evening reaffirmed his support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that he has not 'thrown him under the bus' and that Netanyahu is doing a 'wonderful job.' Trump asserted 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.
The comments are the latest in a series of Trump statements on Israeli politics. In recent weeks, Trump has said he would likely endorse Netanyahu, defended his own record on Israel, and claimed credit for preventing a nuclear Iran. The statement was reported by Israeli media.
The exact context of the remarks—whether from an interview or a public appearance—was not immediately clear.
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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