Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Urges Israelis to Vote for Him
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging Israelis to vote for him just before the election. Trump cited security achievements under their cooperation and called Netanyahu an "outstanding, tough Prime Minister." The endorsement followed a request from Netanyahu for public support. The Likud campaign has been emphasizing Netanyahu's experience and toughness, with Trump's statement aligning with this message.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Donald Trump urged Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a public endorsement.
- Trump cited security achievements and called Netanyahu an "outstanding, tough Prime Minister."
- Netanyahu reportedly requested Trump's public statement of support for his campaign.
- The endorsement aligns with the Likud campaign's focus on Netanyahu's experience and leadership.
- Trump's statement was made just one day before Israelis went to the polls.
One day before Israeli citizens headed to the polls, then-U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in the Israeli election campaign, expressing explicit support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a post on Truth Social, Trump directly addressed the "People of Israel," reiterating his support for Netanyahu, whom he called an "essential partner for regional security," and urged Israelis to keep him in office.
Trump highlighted a series of security achievements he attributed to close cooperation with Netanyahu. He mentioned "Operation Midnight Hammer," which he claimed halted Iranian efforts to obtain nuclear weapons, and "Operation Epic Fury." Trump described a situation where Iran allegedly has no navy or air force, its economy faces 301% inflation due to a naval blockade, and two layers of its leadership have been eliminated.
"When you go to vote, please remember that Bibi was an outstanding, tough Prime Minister," Trump wrote in his appeal to voters. He also referenced nicknames like "Little Satan" and "Big Satan" used by "extremist elements" in Israel and the U.S., emphasizing that the slogan "Death to America, Death to Israel" would no longer be heard. He concluded with a direct call: "Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister, we must finish the job we started!"
According to N12, Netanyahu had approached Trump in recent days requesting another public statement of support for his election campaign, as confirmed by an informed U.S. official and an Israeli source briefed on the matter. This endorsement comes at the height of the Likud campaign, which has recently sought to portray Netanyahu as a tough and experienced leader capable of handling heavy pressure and making crucial decisions during crises.
Trump's remarks, describing the Prime Minister as an exceptional fighter and a close U.S. ally, align with this message, aiming to underscore the importance of the Jerusalem-Washington relationship for voters. In the final day of campaigning, the campaign intensified its security messaging, releasing a dramatic closing message aimed at undecided voters. Alongside Trump's call to "finish the job," the campaign distributed an image of a nuclear mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv, intended to illustrate the existential threat Netanyahu supposedly counters, contrasting him as an experienced leader against the dangers of other potential leaderships.
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