Trump Claims His Endorsement Boosted Netanyahu in Israeli Elections
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his public endorsement was crucial in helping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the recent Knesset elections. Trump stated on Truth Social that his support changed the election's outcome from a potential loss to a close race, possibly a win. Preliminary results show Netanyahu's Likud party leading, but the final government formation is still undecided.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Donald Trump asserted his endorsement significantly aided Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli Knesset elections.
- Trump stated on Truth Social that his support reversed Netanyahu's predicted election loss.
- He had previously declared "full and unconditional support" for Netanyahu on October 18.
- Preliminary results show Netanyahu's Likud party leading in the elections.
- The formation of a majority government in the Knesset remains uncertain.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his public endorsement significantly impacted the results of the 26th Knesset elections, benefiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, Trump addressed claims that pre-election polls predicted Netanyahu's defeat. "When the endorsement came out, it helped him a lot. But actually, I heard he did pretty well. It looks like he's winning or tied. We'll see what happens," Trump said.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that his support altered the trajectory of the Israeli election campaign. He quoted a message stating, "When Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole thing changed. Now instead of a landslide loss, we're looking at a tight race, it's changed at the last moment, and maybe Netanyahu will even win. This all happened after President Trump came out with his support for Netanyahu."
Trump had previously announced his "full and unconditional support" for Netanyahu on October 18 and again urged Israelis to vote for him just before the elections. Preliminary vote counts indicate that Netanyahu's Likud party secured the most mandates among individual lists, though the formation of a parliamentary majority remains uncertain.
