Trump Declines to Endorse Netanyahu, Says He Trusts 'Nobody'

Days before Israeli elections, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he trusts "nobody" when asked about his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In an interview with Newsmax aired Thursday night, Trump responded to a question about whether he trusts Netanyahu by saying, "I don't trust anybody," later clarifying he doesn't trust anyone in politics. When asked if he intended to intervene in the Israeli election, Trump indicated that some in Israel would like his involvement but stopped short of an explicit endorsement of Netanyahu. Despite his general distrust of politicians, Trump acknowledged his past positive relationship with Netanyahu, stating, "We had very good relations and we had good successes together." This is not the first time Trump has been asked about supporting Netanyahu in an election, and he has consistently avoided explicit endorsements while emphasizing his commitment to helping Israel maintain its security. "The main thing for me is that I do want to help them protect Israel," Trump said. The interview also touched upon U.S.-Iran tensions, with Trump stating the U.S. would not use nuclear weapons against Iran but hinting at potential military action. He confirmed the U.S. is monitoring the situation and may need to act, amidst regional concerns of escalation with Tehran and Israel closely watching U.S. actions.