Condemning the move as a “travesty of justice,” President Donald Trump is taking a bold stand against unashamed legal plots.
Specifically, the president slammed the “political witch hunt” targeting Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
President Trump’s fierce defense of his close ally comes as Netanyahu faces mounting legal challenges.
“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. THIS TRAVESTY OF ‘JUSTICE’ CAN NOT BE ALLOWED!” the president said.
The prime minister’s issues threaten to undermine critical negotiations with Hamas and Iran amid ongoing regional tensions.
President Trump unleashed blistering criticism of Israeli prosecutors, drawing similarities between Netanyahu’s legal troubles and his own experiences with what he describes as politically motivated prosecutions.
The president made it clear that America’s substantial financial support for Israel gives Washington leverage in the situation.
Netanyahu has been fighting corruption charges since 2019, including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The prime minister denies all allegations.
His trial began in 2020 but has faced numerous delays due to COVID-19, regional conflicts, and other issues.
Most recently, Netanyahu’s request to delay his testimony for two weeks due to security concerns following the 12-day conflict with Iran was rejected by the court.
President Trump expressed outrage at this decision, insisting that forcing the Israeli leader to sit in court during critical diplomatic negotiations endangers both Israeli and American interests in the region.
“It is INSANITY doing what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu,” the president said in a Truth Social post.
“How is it possible that the Prime Minister of Israel can be forced to sit in a Courtroom all day long, over NOTHING (Cigars, Bugs Bunny Doll, etc.). It is a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT, very similar to the Witch Hunt that I was forced to endure,” he added.
The president asserted that the judicial process was going to interfere with Netanyahu’s ability to conduct talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas, and Iran.”
President Trump’s intervention has drawn criticism from Israeli opposition leaders who believe the American president should not interfere in Israel’s judicial processes.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid acknowledged President Trump’s support but maintained that boundaries should be respected.
The timing of the president’s comments is particularly significant as reports suggest a potential breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations with Hamas may be near.
President Trump has indicated that Netanyahu is engaged in these crucial talks, which could lead to the release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
The president argued that distracting Netanyahu with a corruption trial during these delicate negotiations is harmful to both Israeli and American interests.
Netanyahu expressed gratitude for Trump’s support, retweeting the president’s comments with the message: “Thank you again, @realDonaldTrump. Together, we will make the Middle East Great Again!”
This response signals the continuing strong alliance between the two leaders despite criticism from some quarters.
President Trump’s defense of Netanyahu comes as political turmoil intensifies within Israel.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has suggested Netanyahu should step down after 20 years in power, and some polls indicate Bennett could challenge Netanyahu if he decides to make a political comeback.
With President Trump’s unequivocal declaration of support for Netanyahu, it appears the U.S. is preparing to take a more active role in defending its closest Middle East ally from internal political sabotage.
