Trump Claims Credit for Netanyahu's Election Comeback
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback in Israel's close election results, stating his public support reversed the trend. Trump suggested the election was a dramatic tie or potential victory for Netanyahu, attributing the turnaround to his endorsement. He also commented that "everything is possible" regarding further actions against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump claims his endorsement caused Prime Minister Netanyahu's election comeback.
- Trump stated the Israeli election results are close, potentially a tie or victory.
- The U.S. President released a statement taking full credit for the shift in momentum.
- Trump asserted his support prevented a decisive defeat for Netanyahu.
- Regarding Iran, Trump said "everything is possible" after the U.S. midterms.
U.S. President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the tight Israeli election results, claiming his public support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was instrumental in reversing an initial difficult position for the premier. Upon landing at Andrews Air Force Base, Trump commented on the unfolding political drama in Jerusalem, stating that while Netanyahu initially appeared to be in a tough spot, the race is far from over and, in Trump's view, the turnaround is thanks to him. "I hear the battle in Israel is close," Trump said. "I heard Netanyahu is looking good in the numbers right now, but it's still early and close." He described the political situation as complex, possibly a stalemate or a victory, with more clarity expected soon.
In a statement released shortly after, Trump took full credit for the shift in electoral momentum. He asserted that his public endorsement of Netanyahu during the campaign prevented the Prime Minister's defeat and led to the current near-tie situation. "When President Trump expressed support for Bibi Netanyahu, the whole trend reversed," the statement read. "Now, instead of a decisive defeat for a great Prime Minister, it looks like a dramatic tie after a comeback, and perhaps even a victory for Netanyahu," Trump continued, boasting about his influence on Israeli voters and emphasizing his motives: "All this happened after President Trump expressed support for him, because he only wants what's good for the Middle East, Israel, and the United States of America!"
When asked if further attacks on Iran would occur after the November 3rd midterm elections, Trump responded that "everything is possible."
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