Trump calls Netanyahu’s corruption trial a ‘witch hunt,’ urges pardon
In a lengthy social media post Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump expressed his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial in his country for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in multiple cases.
Coming to the prime minister’s defense, Trump called him a “warrior” and used similar terminology that he used in his legal battles, calling Netanyahu’s corruption trial a “witch hunt” and a “horror show.”
The post comes as Trump celebrates victory in the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
“Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State,” Trump wrote in the Truth Social post. “Perhaps there is no one that I know who could have worked in better harmony with the President of the United States, ME, than Bibi Netanyahu. It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu.”