Trump Keeps Door Open to Supporting Candidate in Upcoming Israeli Elections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the possibility of endorsing a candidate in the upcoming Israeli elections during a phone interview with Fox News on Monday. Trump stated that he currently prefers to stay out of Israel's local political race but did not rule out the possibility of supporting a candidate in the future, saying, "I think it's best for me to stay out of the Israeli elections, but I may support someone."

This statement leaves open two possibilities: Trump believes it is more appropriate for him to remain uninvolved at this stage, yet he explicitly acknowledged he might endorse a candidate later on. The remarks come amid speculation in Israeli political circles about whether Trump will publicly back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In June, Trump was more inclined to support Netanyahu, saying, "I like Bibi very much. It is very likely I will support him," while also noting he wanted to see who else would be running. Since then, Trump has refrained from giving Netanyahu unequivocal support, marking a shift from his earlier stance. The upcoming elections and Trump's potential endorsement remain a subject of interest in both Israeli and American political discussions.