- President Trump defends Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing corruption trial.
- Trump calls the charges a politically motivated “witch hunt” and demands cancellation or pardon.
- He praises Netanyahu as a “warrior” during the recent U.S.-Israel joint strike on Iran’s nuclear sites.
- Trump draws parallels between Netanyahu’s legal troubles and his own battles in the U.S.
Trump Demands Israel Drop Netanyahu Trial, Calls It a “Witch Hunt”
U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Thursday delivered a fiery message on his social media platform Truth Social, denouncing the ongoing criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for its immediate cancellation or a presidential pardon.
A Strong Defense of Netanyahu
In the post, President Trump expressed outrage that Netanyahu, whom he praised as “a warrior” and “a great hero,” is still facing what he called a “ridiculous Witch Hunt” in Israel over long-running corruption charges. The trial, which has been underway since 2020, resumed this week in Jerusalem, with Netanyahu facing allegations related to bribery, breach of trust, and gifts such as cigars and luxury items.
Trump Links Netanyahu’s Case to U.S. Political Prosecutions
President Trump drew a direct connection between Netanyahu’s legal troubles and his own, framing both as politically motivated persecutions of wartime leaders. He described the Israeli trial as “a horror show” and “unthinkable” given Netanyahu’s leadership in what Trump claims was a successful joint U.S.-Israel military operation to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
“Anybody else would have suffered losses, embarrassment, and chaos,” Trump said, referring to the June 2025 strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which he claims were critical to the survival of Israel.
Demands for Immediate Action
Trump called on Israel to either “cancel the trial immediately” or grant Netanyahu a pardon. He warned that prosecuting Netanyahu sends the wrong signal following what he termed Israel’s “greatest moment in history.”
Political Implications
The post is likely to resonate deeply within both Israeli and American conservative circles, particularly among supporters of Netanyahu and Trump who view legal accountability efforts as politically driven. Trump’s intervention could also influence internal Israeli debate ahead of any potential pardon or judicial ruling.
Netanyahu, who has denied all charges, has long maintained that the investigations are part of a left-wing effort to oust him from office. His trial, which began in May 2020, is the first of its kind against a sitting Israeli prime minister.
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