Trump Claims His Endorsement Boosted Netanyahu's Campaign
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his endorsement helped Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign, turning a potential loss into a close race. Trump stated on Truth Social that his support significantly aided Netanyahu, who he believes performed better than exit polls suggested. He described the election as tight, with a possible tie or Netanyahu victory. Projections showed Netanyahu's bloc in the lead but without a clear Knesset majority.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Donald Trump claims his endorsement helped Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign overcome a predicted defeat.
- Trump stated on Truth Social that his support turned the election into a close race or potential victory.
- He told reporters that exit polls were inaccurate and Netanyahu exceeded expectations.
- Trump had previously asserted his public backing improved Netanyahu's electoral prospects.
- Projections showed Netanyahu's bloc leading but without a guaranteed Knesset majority.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that his endorsement significantly aided Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's electoral campaign, potentially turning a predicted defeat into a close race or even a victory. Trump shared this view on his social media platform, Truth Social, relaying a message from Irving C. Schwartz that credited Trump's support with transforming the campaign's trajectory. Speaking to a reporter near Air Force One, Trump stated that exit polls were inaccurate and that Netanyahu performed better than anticipated. "When the endorsement was released, it helped him a lot," Trump said, characterizing the election as close, with a potential tie or Netanyahu win. He had previously claimed on Tuesday that his public backing of Netanyahu improved the Prime Minister's electoral prospects. At the time of reporting, projections indicated Netanyahu's bloc leading but without a guaranteed majority in the Knesset.
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