Trump Claims His Endorsement Boosted Netanyahu in Close Israeli Election
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated his endorsement significantly helped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the recent Israeli election, which preliminary results show as a close contest. Trump commented on the race from Andrews Air Force Base, noting the outcome was still uncertain. He also posted on Truth Social that his support changed the election from a predicted defeat to a tight race.
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- Donald Trump claimed his endorsement greatly helped Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli election.
- Preliminary results indicate a very close race between political blocs in Israel.
- Trump commented on the election results for the first time, acknowledging the outcome was undecided.
- The former U.S. president posted on Truth Social about his influence on the race.
- Trump suggested the competition shifted from a predicted defeat to a tight contest.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump commented for the first time on the Israeli election results, asserting that his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu significantly aided his campaign. Trump's remarks came amid preliminary results indicating a very close race between the various political blocs.
Responding to questions about polls suggesting Netanyahu might lose, Trump stated, "When the endorsement came out, it helped him a lot." He added, "But I actually heard he did not do badly at all. He might win or it might be a tie, we will see what happens." Trump made these comments to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, acknowledging the election outcome remained undecided.
Trump also posted on his Truth Social platform, suggesting his backing for Netanyahu shifted the competition from expectations of a landslide defeat to a tight contest, potentially leading to Netanyahu's victory after the U.S. president's public support.
