Former US President Donald Trump said Monday evening that without him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel would not exist, and that Netanyahu is doing a 'wonderful job.' He added that he does not know the other candidates in Israel's upcoming election. The remarks were reported by Amit Segal (N12).
In additional remarks on Monday evening, former US President Donald Trump continued to praise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that without the two of them, Israel would not exist. Trump also said he does not know the other candidates in the upcoming Israeli election. The comments follow a statement by Trump just two minutes earlier, in which he said he had not thrown Netanyahu under the bus and that Netanyahu was doing a 'good job.' The new remarks, reported by Amit Segal (N12), add detail to Trump's ongoing supportive stance toward Netanyahu ahead of the election. No direct response from other candidates has been reported.
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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- Internal intake