Like his legal battles, President Trump has boldly called the corruption case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a politically driven witch hunt. The strong defense from the US president comes as Netanyahu’s court appearances have been abruptly rescheduled, potentially affecting the billions of dollars in aid that are going to Israel. Trump’s decision to step in shows his dedication to standing by allies who are being persecuted for what he believes to be political reasons.
Trump Stands With Netanyahu Against “Witch Hunt”
Former President Donald Trump has escalated his defense of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an end to the corruption trial that has dragged on for four years. Trump took to the social media platform Truth Social with an emphatic declaration: “LET BIBI GO, HE’S GOT A BIG JOB TO DO!”
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The Jerusalem District Court has postponed Netanyahu’s corruption trial hearings for this week, a decision made shortly after Trump’s public intervention. The timing has raised questions about American influence over Israeli judicial proceedings, with Trump explicitly linking his concerns to the billions in financial aid the United States provides to Israel annually.
National Security Concerns Take Precedence
Trump emphasized Netanyahu’s critical role in regional security, particularly regarding Iran and the ongoing Gaza conflict. “It is terrible what they are doing in Israel to Bibi Netanyahu. He is a War Hero and a Prime Minister who did a fabulous job working with the United States to bring Great Success in getting rid of the dangerous Nuclear threat in Iran,” Trump declared in his statement.
Even after @netanyahu spit in @realDonaldTrump’s face, he still jeopardizes his self respect and reputation by supporting this man who is guilty of genocide.
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Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases, including allegations that he received over $200,000 from businessmen in exchange for regulatory benefits and favorable news coverage. The Israeli leader has consistently denied all charges, describing them as part of a politically motivated coup orchestrated by police and prosecutors.
America’s Financial Support Gives Trump Leverage
Trump’s intervention included a direct reference to America’s substantial financial commitment to Israel’s security. “The United States of America spends Billions of Dollars a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this,” Trump stated firmly in his message.
“We are grateful to President Trump, but as [MK] Simcha Rothman said, the president should not interfere in a legal process in an independent country.”
Opposition leader Yair Lapid acknowledged appreciation for Trump’s support while suggesting boundaries should exist between allied nations’ judicial systems. Netanyahu’s trial has been repeatedly delayed due to various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, fueling conservative concerns that the prosecution is more focused on political objectives than justice.
Netanyahu’s political allies have characterized the proceedings as “judicial overreach,” drawing parallels to concerns many American conservatives have expressed about weaponized justice systems. Trump’s identification with Netanyahu’s situation reflects a broader pattern of defending international conservative leaders who face what he considers politically motivated prosecutions, including his recent call to “FREE MARINE LE PEN!” in France.
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