U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Axios that he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but added, “we have to keep him a little sane.”
Trump also claimed, “Without me, Israel would not exist today.” He said he is highly respected in Jerusalem and that Israeli officials will do what he tells them to do. The remarks were reported in the context of his comments about Netanyahu and Israel.
The interview did not include any Israeli response. The comments were presented as part of Trump’s view of his influence over Israeli politics and decision-making.