Trump claims endorsement shifted momentum for Netanyahu in 26th Knesset election race
"When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN.
On Wednesday morning, US President Donald Trump credited his endorsement for boosting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's performance in the 26th Knesset election race. Trump claimed that his backing shifted the election's momentum and led to a more competitive outcome. He referenced Irving C. Schwartz's statement, asserting that "When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned..."
The President emphasized that his endorsement was motivated by the well-being of the Middle East, Israel, and the United States.
Later, while aboard Air Force One, a reporter inquired about the election results, to which Trump responded that he believed the poll numbers were inaccurate. According to Trump, Netanyahu had performed exceptionally well. He noted that the election was close but that Netanyahu had made significant gains. Trump concluded by expressing that top Israeli officials were surprised by Netanyahu's strong showing. He suggested that the situation appeared to be a stalemate or a potential victory for Netanyahu.
Written by urgent.news from Jerusalem Post's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot both vow to form government after inconclusive Israeli election dawn.com
- Netanyahu and rival Eisenkot deadlocked as both claim mandate in Israel election malaymail.com
- The Movement: Israeli election could bridge widening gap within GOP thehill.com
- Israel election deadlock deals blow to Netanyahu, but no clear path for rival to take power thevibes.com
- Israel election results: With no clear majority in sight, what could happen next? timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Israeli election has no clear winner, exit polls suggest. Here's what to know and what's likely next mainichi.jp
- Election leaves Israel’s political future uncertain, but Netanyahu still clearly controls its present timesofisrael.com
- Israel’s election: What happens next? ft.com
