Trump said to call Netanyahu ‘his own worst enemy’ as PM vies for election endorsement
Trump unwilling to back premier's reelection bid due to poor performance in the polls, Axios reports; PM's aide reportedly insists to president 'he's winning' The post Trump said to call Netanyahu ‘his own worst enemy’ as PM vies for election endorsement appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Former US President Donald Trump has thus far refrained from endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the approaching October 27 election, according to an Axios report. Netanyahu finds himself in a significant political predicament as he prepares for the Israeli election on October 27, with former US President Donald Trump avoiding any public endorsement of Netanyahu over recent weeks.
Four times, Trump was queried about his support for Netanyahu, but each time he avoided making any public endorsement, as reported by Axios. Recent polls indicate a challenging path for Netanyahu's coalition, as tensions grow between him and the US administration regarding issues related to Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. The potential election was reportedly discussed during a meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in the Oval Office approximately two weeks ago, with Trump asking about Netanyahu's current status in the polls.
A US official familiar with the conversation revealed that Netanyahu briefly paused, only for one of his advisors to interject, telling Trump, "Mr. President, he's winning." Following earlier expectations that Trump would announce his support for Netanyahu early in the conflict with Iran, senior US officials now note that while Trump still holds personal admiration for Netanyahu, he has become increasingly frustrated with some of Netanyahu's decisions and policies.
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