Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Warns Israel on Iran — SkimNews
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- Trump posted his 'Complete and Total Endorsement' of Netanyahu on Truth Social, praising him as a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister' and key partner in confronting Iran ahead of Israel's October 27 vote
- Trump warned that if Israel elects 'anyone other than Bibi,' the US would handle Iran itself — and said he was 'not inclined to do so,' framing Netanyahu's political survival as tied to US security commitments
- Trump claimed Iran has been 'systematically weakened militarily and financially' and said the US would 'soon finish the job' unless Tehran changes course, as the conflict enters its seventh month
- Netanyahu responded on X, writing 'Together we will complete the mission!' after Trump's endorsement
- The October 27 election is Israel's first national vote since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with opinion polls showing no clear path to power for any candidate
- Trump's endorsement breaks longstanding US tradition against weighing in on foreign elections; he has previously backed candidates in Hungary, Colombia, Argentina, Japan, and Honduras
Why it matters: The endorsement explicitly conditions continued US involvement against Tehran on Netanyahu staying in power, at a moment when the article notes public support for Trump has diminished in Israel amid Iran policy disagreements. That raises the political stakes for both leaders heading into October 27, with Netanyahu facing a tight race and Trump signaling he views a Netanyahu loss as a problem for Washington.
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