Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Citing Shared Fight Against Iran
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election. Trump praised Netanyahu as a strong partner in confronting Iran and warned that electing anyone else would force the U.S. to handle the situation alone. He highlighted Netanyahu's resilience under pressure and urged Israelis to vote for him. This explicit endorsement marks a shift from Trump's previous hesitant statements on the matter.
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- Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election in Israel.
- Trump cited Netanyahu's strength and partnership in confronting the Iranian regime.
- The former U.S. President warned that electing another leader would burden the U.S.
- Trump praised Netanyahu's resilience and ability to withstand significant pressure.
- The endorsement was made via a post on Trump's Truth Social platform.
- This is a clear shift from Trump's prior ambiguous statements on supporting Netanyahu.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly and unequivocally endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, urging citizens to re-elect him. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Netanyahu for withstanding pressure, calling him a key partner in the fight against the Iranian regime and warning of the consequences of choosing another leader.
Trump described Netanyahu as an exceptional leader and an important partner for the United States, emphasizing his strategic significance in confronting Iran. He stated that the Iranian regime has been severely damaged militarily and economically, and that if it doesn't change its ways quickly, the campaign against it could conclude soon. Trump highlighted the continuation of cooperation with Netanyahu as central to his message to the Israeli public, warning that electing a different leader might force the U.S. to complete the task itself.
"Bibi Netanyahu is a great fighter and an even greater partner for peace in the fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran. They have been systematically destroyed, both militarily and financially, and unless they change their ways, and quickly, we will soon finish the job. If Israel has the wrong leader, meaning anyone other than Bibi, then America will have to do the job itself, and I have no inclination to do so," Trump wrote.
The former president also commented on Netanyahu's personal resilience and his ability to handle pressure and opposition, even from within Israel. Trump claimed Netanyahu succeeded in situations where other leaders would have struggled, even strengthening in the face of challenges. "Netanyahu has been strong, brave, and brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including from Israel itself. Despite all of this, he has held firm, and in fact, he has thrived! I have watched Bibi during the most challenging times. Ordinary men or women in these situations would collapse under the pressure, but Bibi did not collapse, he actually grew stronger, and he maintains that strength today," he wrote.
Trump concluded his endorsement with a direct call for Netanyahu's re-election: "Please consider this letter as representing my full and complete support for Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming race to be re-elected as Prime Minister of Israel. Bibi Netanyahu will never let you down!" This declaration follows two previous statements from Trump where he was non-committal about supporting Netanyahu.
