Trump Denies Netanyahu Sought More Support, Praises PM
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked for additional public support. Trump stated he never discussed the matter with Netanyahu, though he praised the prime minister's performance. The denial followed Trump's recent public endorsement of Netanyahu, urging Israelis to vote for him and highlighting their past "great victories."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump denied reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu sought further public support.
- Trump stated he never discussed additional support with Netanyahu.
- The U.S. President praised Netanyahu's performance as prime minister.
- Trump recently re-shared an endorsement of Netanyahu, urging Israelis to vote for him.
- The president cited past "great victories" achieved together, particularly against Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had pressured him to issue another public statement of support. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated, "I never spoke with him about that." He was responding to a report by Axios, which claimed Netanyahu's office had lobbied the U.S. administration for further endorsement of the prime minister's candidacy in the upcoming Israeli elections.
Trump added that he believes Netanyahu "has done a very good job as prime minister under very difficult conditions." This denial came just a day after Trump reiterated his support for Netanyahu by resharing a previous endorsement and urging Israelis to re-elect him.
In his earlier post, Trump had shared a week-old statement of support for Netanyahu, referring to him as "Bibi Netanyahu." He highlighted their "excellent relationship" and "great victories," citing specific military operations like "Midnight Sun" and "Operation Grand Rage" that he claimed crippled Iran's military and economy, leading to 301% inflation. Trump also mentioned his role in the Venezuela operation and preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He urged Israelis to remember Netanyahu as an "outstanding fighting Prime Minister" when they vote, contrasting the past global chants of "Death to America, Death to Israel" with the current situation. He concluded by stating, "We must finish the job we started!"
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