Trump Clarifies Netanyahu Never Asked for Public Endorsement
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu never asked for his public endorsement, despite Trump issuing two statements of support before Israel's election. Trump clarified that the endorsements were his initiative, praising Netanyahu's performance under difficult circumstances. Netanyahu had previously stated that the first endorsement surprised him and denied any quid pro quo for American support.
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- Donald Trump stated Benjamin Netanyahu never requested his public endorsement.
- Trump clarified his two statements of support for Netanyahu were his own initiative.
- Trump praised Netanyahu's performance as prime minister under difficult conditions.
- Netanyahu previously said Trump's first endorsement surprised him.
- Netanyahu denied Israel provided any compensation for U.S. support.
One day before Israel's 26th Knesset elections, U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu never requested his public support. Responding to a journalist's question, Trump stated, "No, I never spoke to him about it. It wasn't a request, I just put out the two statements." He added, "I think he did a very good job as prime minister under very difficult conditions."
Trump's remarks come after he issued two explicit statements of support for Netanyahu leading up to the election. The first statement, released about a week prior and addressed directly to the Israeli public, offered Netanyahu full and complete support, praised his leadership and their cooperation against Iran, and emphasized the importance of his continued tenure for American interests.
On election day, Trump released another statement, reiterating the shared achievements of Israel and the United States against the Iranian regime. "When you go to the polls, please remember that Bibi was an outstanding fighter prime minister!" Trump wrote, highlighting their joint efforts against regional security threats.
Trump's current clarification aligns with statements made by Netanyahu himself in a Channel 14 interview last week. Netanyahu indicated that the first support message surprised him as well and that he was unaware of it beforehand. He also dismissed claims that Israel provided any compensation for the American support, stating unequivocally, "Absolutely not."
