New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump has as soon as once more criticized Israeli prosecutors over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, calling it a “political witch hunt.” Posting on Fact Social, Trump mentioned it was “horrible” what prosecutors are doing to Netanyahu.
In his message, Trump warned that the authorized proceedings may jeopardize delicate negotiations with each Hamas and Iran. He firmly defended Netanyahu, describing the costs in opposition to him as politically motivated and dangerous to regional diplomacy.
“It’s horrible what they’re doing in Israel to Bibi Netanyahu,” Trump wrote. He praised the Israeli chief as “a Conflict Hero, and a Prime Minister who did a superb job working with the US to carry Nice Success in eliminating the damaging Nuclear menace in Iran.”
Trump additionally highlighted Netanyahu’s position in ongoing negotiations: “Importantly, he’s proper now within the technique of negotiating a Take care of Hamas, which can embrace getting the Hostages again.”
Mocking the costs in opposition to Netanyahu—which embrace accepting presents comparable to cigars and champagne—Trump dismissed them as minor and insignificant.
“How is it attainable that the Prime Minister of Israel may be compelled to sit down in a Courtroom all day lengthy, over NOTHING (Cigars, Bugs Bunny Doll, and so forth.). It’s a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT, similar to the Witch Hunt that I used to be compelled to endure.”
He went on to say that the trial may disrupt diplomatic progress: “This travesty of ‘Justice’ will intrude with each Iran and Hamas negotiations,” including, “In different phrases, it’s INSANITY doing what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu.”
Trump additionally emphasised the U.S.’s monetary assist for Israel, implying that the trial disrespects American contributions: “The USA of America spends Billions of {dollars} a yr, excess of on some other Nation, defending and supporting Israel. We aren’t going to face for this.”
He ended his submit with a name to drop the authorized proceedings so Netanyahu can give attention to main the nation: “We simply had a Nice Victory with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on the helm — And this drastically tarnishes our Victory. LET BIBI GO, HE’S GOT A BIG JOB TO DO!”
That is the second time in latest days that Trump has spoken out in opposition to the trial. His remarks echo these of Netanyahu’s supporters, who argue the proceedings are politically charged and poorly timed amid rising regional tensions and ongoing talks with Gaza and Iran.