Trump Claims His Endorsement Led to Netanyahu's Election Comeback
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caused a dramatic shift in Israel's election results, preventing a defeat and leading to a close outcome. Trump also commented on Iran, stating the U.S. is in a strong position and has weakened Iran's military and economy. He left open the possibility of a military strike against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Donald Trump claimed his endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu reversed election trends in Israel.
- Trump stated the shift led to a dramatic tie or potential victory for Netanyahu.
- He asserted his support was for the good of the Middle East, Israel, and the U.S.
- Trump also claimed the U.S. has destroyed Iran's military and economy.
- He suggested Iran might be delaying negotiations, waiting for U.S. elections.
- Trump gave an ambiguous answer regarding a potential military strike on Iran.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that his public endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the decisive factor in reversing the election trend and narrowing the gap in the Israeli vote count. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that after he expressed support for "Bibi Netanyahu," the momentum shifted dramatically, preventing a "crushing defeat" and leading instead to a "dramatic tie" or even a potential victory for Netanyahu. Trump added that this outcome occurred because he "only wants what is good for the Middle East, Israel, and the United States of America."
Separately, speaking to reporters after a campaign rally in Texas, Trump commented on the Iranian threat and ongoing negotiations. He expressed confidence in the U.S. position regarding Iran, stating, "We are in a very good position with Iran." He suggested Iran might be delaying negotiations, possibly waiting for U.S. elections, but indicated this would not help them. Trump also detailed Iran's weakened military and economy, claiming, "We have destroyed their military. We have destroyed their economy. They have no money." He cited Iran's high inflation rate, noting it was 301 percent days prior. When asked about a potential military strike against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, Trump responded ambiguously, "I can't tell you that. But anything is possible."
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