Likud’s Oren Dovronsky Apologizes for Past Harsh Comments Against Trump After List Announcement

Minutes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that tech entrepreneur Oren Dovronsky would be secured the 11th spot on the Likud party list, past social media posts by Dovronsky criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump surfaced online. The posts included sharp criticism of Trump’s actions during the Iran conflict, with one tweet from about six weeks ago calling Trump a “piece of corrupt, rotten garbage.”

Following the public backlash, Dovronsky issued a formal apology, describing Trump as Israel’s greatest friend ever in the White House. He emphasized that he had frequently expressed support for Trump over the years. Regarding the controversial post, Dovronsky explained that he had lost his composure without knowing all the facts and regretted his words. He concluded by apologizing directly to Trump, whom he said he greatly admires.

The incident highlights the sensitivity around political figures’ past statements, especially as Dovronsky prepares to take a prominent role in the Likud party ahead of upcoming elections.