Israel Election: Trump posts second endorsement for Netanyahu
The president urged voters to keep their current leader in office, warning that a different outcome would force Washington to handle Iran alone.
By Allison Singh ·
President Donald Trump issued a second endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening. The post appeared on Truth Social just days before Israelis head to the polls. Trump told voters to remember that Netanyahu has been an outstanding Warrior Prime Minister. He noted that the two leaders have been winning together, citing Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury as evidence of their shared success. The message concluded with a direct plea: Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister; we have to finish the job that we started!
The endorsement follows a surge in activity by Netanyahu and his supporters in Washington. The Jerusalem Post reported earlier on Sunday that Netanyahu had intensified efforts to secure additional backing from the American president. Two American sources described the prime minister as showing signs of political desperation. They stated that this level of engagement was previously unseen. The report indicated that Netanyahu and his allies within Trump's inner circle were increasing pressure for new statements of support.
Axios provided further details on the recent interactions between the two leaders. According to the outlet, Netanyahu and Trump have spoken twice over the past three days. An Israeli source briefed on the matter said the prime minister suggested specific wording for new endorsements. The source added that Netanyahu proposed Trump speak with Israeli journalists to repeat his support publicly.
Trump's latest post included a warning about the potential impact of a different election result. He wrote that if Israel has the wrong leader, meaning anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this job itself. The president added that he is not inclined to do that. The Jerusalem Post noted that this remark referred to the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The statement implies that a change in Israeli leadership could shift the burden of military action entirely onto the United States.
The endorsement arrives at a critical moment for Netanyahu's campaign. Reports indicate the prime minister has been actively seeking public backing from Washington as voters prepare to cast ballots. The combination of praise, a direct appeal, and a warning about consequences marks a high-stakes intervention in the election cycle. Trump's second public support for Netanyahu comes after his initial endorsement earlier in the cycle. The president's comments frame the vote as a decision on whether to continue the current strategic partnership or start a new chapter with a different leader.
Israelis are scheduled to vote in the coming days. The outcome will determine whether Netanyahu remains in office to continue his term. The president's post serves as a final push for voters to consider the relationship between the two nations. The warning about America acting alone adds a layer of geopolitical weight to the domestic campaign. The election will conclude the current political cycle and set the direction for the region's security posture.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
