Trump Endorsed Netanyahu After Polling Showed Path to Victory
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump waited for favorable internal polling data before endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 elections. Netanyahu, in a press conference, discussed his security vision and his independent stance on actions against Iran, while also noting disagreements with Trump over Turkey. Sources suggest Trump's decision was influenced by polling showing Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength, and a desire to avoid repeating a past endorsement of a losing candidate.
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- Trump endorsed Netanyahu after internal polls showed a path to victory, sources told Maariv.
- Netanyahu stated Israel acts independently against Iran, not requiring U.S. approval.
- Netanyahu acknowledged disagreements with Trump regarding Turkish President Erdogan.
- Trump's endorsement was reportedly coordinated with Netanyahu's security doctrine briefing.
- Trump hesitated to endorse, recalling a previous endorsement of a losing candidate.
- Polling data showing the right-wing bloc gaining strength convinced Trump to endorse.
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