Trump called for the immediate cancellation or pardon of Netanyahu’s corruption trial, labeling it a “ridiculous Witch Hunt.”
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israel to cancel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial or issue him a pardon, calling the proceedings a “ridiculous Witch Hunt.”
Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated: “Bibi Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State (of Israel).”
He praised Netanyahu as a “warrior” for his leadership during the recent war with Iran, adding, “He deserves much better than this.” Trump continued: “It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now, in its own way, is going to save Bibi Netanyahu.”
Netanyahu is currently facing charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in three separate cases, all of which he denies. Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded by saying no pardon request has been made and clemency is “not currently on the table.”