Trump endorses 'great warrior' Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
Donald Trump issues a glowing endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu just months after an expletive-laden tirade in which he accused the Israeli prime minister of trying to undermine a deal with Iran.
US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election ahead of the country's upcoming election, just weeks after previously labeling Netanyahu as "crazy" and expressing distrust. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called Netanyahu a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and a "partner for peace," praising his leadership in a recent war against Iran and his resilience in the face of opposition.
Trump stated that if Israel had the "wrong leader," the US would have to handle the situation itself, adding that Netanyahu has thrived despite intense opposition. Netanyahu responded by posting an image on social media, depicting Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Iran's Supreme Leader, Turkish President Erdoğan, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, captioned with a message that Netanyahu's enemies want him to lose.
Both Trump and Netanyahu have faced scrutiny over the past year, including an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes, Netanyahu's ongoing corruption case, and a recent push by the US administration to launch unilateral attacks against Iran.
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