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Trump says he is likely to back Netanyahu in the upcoming election
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60% right-leaningFirst reported by Kan News · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
Donald Trump told Kan News he is very likely to back Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming election. He said he still wants to see who else is running, called his relationship with Netanyahu good, and said he is willing to meet him.
- 01Trump said he is “very likely” to back Netanyahu in the election.
- 02He said he first wants to see who else is running.
- 03Trump said he has a good relationship with “Bibi.”
- 04He added that Netanyahu needs to be “more rational.”
- 05Trump said he is willing to meet Netanyahu.
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