Trump Declines to Say if He Trusts Netanyahu, Cites Political Distrust

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated he does not trust anyone in politics when asked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a Newsmax interview. Trump avoided endorsing Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, though he mentioned wanting to help Israel defend itself. He recalled a successful military partnership with Netanyahu and noted Israelis believe he would win their premiership with overwhelming support.

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Donald Trump said he trusts no one in politics when asked about Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump avoided endorsing Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli elections.
Trump stated his main concern is helping Israel defend itself.
Trump recalled a successful military partnership with Netanyahu.
Trump noted Israelis believe he would win their premiership with 99% of votes.

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Two weeks before Israeli elections, U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Newsmax that he does not trust anyone in politics, when asked if he trusted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump was interviewed late Thursday night/early Friday morning.

During the interview, host Rob Finneity also asked Trump about the upcoming Israeli elections. The U.S. President noted that some Israeli figures wanted him involved in Netanyahu's election campaign. However, Trump avoided endorsing Netanyahu, stating only that his main concern is helping Israel defend itself.

Trump recalled his "very good relationship" with Netanyahu, citing "many beautiful successes" and a "very successful partnership" in military cooperation. He also mentioned that Israelis say he would receive 99 percent of the votes if he ran for prime minister.