Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection Ahead of Israel Vote
Trump said Netanyahu is essential to confronting Iran and warned the United States may have to take over the fight if Israelis choose another leader.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his race for reelection, aiming to boost the long-time Israeli leader ahead of next week's parliamentary election.
- Trump's public endorsement followed his interview with Newsmax on Thursday, where he declined to back the campaign despite saying "they" wanted him involved in the upcoming Knesset elections.
- During the interview, Trump acknowledged the success of the US-Israel military partnership, praising Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" who joined the United States in launching strikes on Iran.
- Netanyahu thanked Trump for the endorsement in a video posted to X/Twitter, stating, "Together we will never let Iran's regime get nuclear weapons."
- Addressing the Israeli public, Trump warned that if Israel chooses a different leader, "America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has come out in support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition in the Israeli general election. Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed the move, calling President Trump his "best friend." On the 18th (local time), President Trump posted a message to the "great people of Israel" on the social media platform TruthSocial.
Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement' of Netanyahu—'Together We Will Complete the Mission' Against Iran
President Trump gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a full-throated endorsement ahead of Israel's October 27 election, warning that any other leader would leave America to face Iran alone. Netanyahu responded: 'Together, we will complete the mission.'
Trump held back for months, now he is sending a signal: One week before the election in Israel, US President Netanyahu publicly strengthens his back. At the same time, he threatens to end a conflict with Iran if necessary without Israel.
US President Donald Trump announced his support for Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel's parliamentary elections scheduled for 27 October. The American leader conveyed a message to Israeli voters to praise the Prime Minister and support him in continuing his mandate.
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