Trump Explains Delay in Endorsing Netanyahu Until Final Election Push
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed he delayed his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until the final week before the elections. Trump stated he always planned to support Netanyahu but didn't want to announce it prematurely. Some of Trump's advisors reportedly opposed the endorsement, favoring a change in Israeli leadership for U.S. interests. Netanyahu's office stated they were unaware of the planned announcement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Donald Trump delayed his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until the final week before Israeli elections.
- Trump stated he always intended to support Netanyahu but avoided an early announcement.
- Some of Trump's advisors reportedly opposed endorsing Netanyahu, citing U.S. interests.
- Netanyahu's office claimed they were unaware of Trump's planned endorsement.
- Trump cited his good relationship with Netanyahu and Israel's need for a reliable leader.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he intentionally postponed his public endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until the final week before the upcoming elections. Trump explained in a phone interview that while he always intended to support Netanyahu's re-election, he wanted to avoid doing so too early. "I was always going to do it. I just didn't want to do it too soon," Trump said. He emphasized his good relationship with Netanyahu, asserting that Israel needs a reliable leader. When asked about potentially working with other Israeli politicians, Trump expressed caution, questioning who would want to take a risk. According to media reports, some of Trump's close advisors had opposed endorsing Netanyahu, believing a change in Israeli leadership might better serve U.S. interests in the Middle East. Sources within Netanyahu's office, however, claimed they were unaware of Trump's impending announcement. While the two leaders spoke by phone several times in October, it remains unclear if the elections or U.S. support were discussed.
