Trump Comments on Israeli Election Results, Calls Them 'Pretty Good'

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the partial results of the Israeli elections, stating that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "did pretty well," either winning or tying. However, Trump emphasized that it is still too early to definitively determine the outcome as the vote count is ongoing.

Speaking to reporters after political rallies in Texas, Trump claimed that his endorsement of Netanyahu, issued nine days before the election, significantly helped the Prime Minister's performance, suggesting it improved his standing beyond pre-election poll predictions. Trump had previously declared his "full and total support" for Netanyahu, calling him a "great fighting prime minister" and a key partner in confronting Iran.

Netanyahu had utilized Trump's endorsement in his campaign, highlighting their close relationship and shared objectives concerning Iran and the expansion of the Abraham Accords. Following the initial results, Trump shared a post on Truth Social asserting that his support had shifted the election's trajectory from a potential defeat for Netanyahu to a tie or even a possible victory.

Currently, the bloc supporting Netanyahu holds a lead over the "change bloc" but has not yet secured the 61 seats required to form a government. The ongoing vote count and the potential role of Arab parties in coalition negotiations remain critical factors.

In a separate comment, Trump also addressed the Brazilian presidential election, which saw incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeat right-wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro. Trump described the Brazilian election as "very strange" and "terrible," clarifying that he had not taken sides and was not involved in the election.