Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
19 sourcesUpdated Oct 2, 20261 min read
President Donald Trump declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for another term in a Time interview ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election, saying he was not involved in politics and redirecting questions to his support for Israel. Trump cited U.S. security assistance and his stance against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, while emphasizing his own popularity in Israel. The non-endorsement contrasts with Trump’s past public support for Netanyahu: he has met with him repeatedly during his second term and has urged that he receive a pardon in his corruption trial. The comments come amid domestic criticism of Trump’s Israel policy, including over the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and its effect on fuel prices.
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“Trump is mum on Netanyahu reelection bids”It's smart for Trump to highlight defense cooperation without tying himself to one Israeli leader.
Netanyahu has counted on Trump's backing for years so this shift might hurt him at the polls.
Trump should stay neutral on foreign elections and focus on US interests like stopping Iran.
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