Trump Makes Endorsement Ahead Of Israeli Elections

President Donald Trump has formally thrown his support behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking another term. Trump announced the backing on Sunday in a long Truth Social post framed as a letter to the people of Israel. He argued that Netanyahu is the right leader to keep pressure on Iran, and warned that a different choice in Israel could force the United States to take on that work itself, something he said he does not want to do, according to Daily Wire · PBS NewsHour.

Trump described Iran as a country whose long-running chants calling for the destruction of Israel and America would eventually be acted on if left unchecked. He said Iran's military and finances have been systematically wrecked, and that Washington will complete the job soon unless Tehran changes course quickly.

The president also praised Netanyahu's personality and record, saying the prime minister held firm under heavy opposition, including some from inside Israel, and grew stronger rather than buckling. Trump called that resilience exactly what America expects from its partner. He closed by declaring his "Complete and Total Endorsement" of Netanyahu in the coming re-election race.

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