Donald Trump Demands Dropping of Corruption Trial Against Israeli PM Netanyahu, Calls It a “Ridiculous Witch Hunt”
In the aftermath of the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred global attention with his outspoken support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Through a lengthy post on his social media platform Truth Social on June 26, Trump not only praised Netanyahu’s wartime leadership but also demanded the immediate cancellation of the ongoing corruption trial against him, calling it a “ridiculous witch hunt.”
Trump expressed deep surprise that a leader like Netanyahu, whom he credits for leading Israel through one of its most challenging times, is still facing legal battles. “I am shocked to hear that Israel, at one of the greatest moments in its history, under the strong leadership of Benjamin ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu, is conducting a ridiculous witch hunt against him,” Trump wrote.
In the 350-word post, Trump highlighted his close coordination with Netanyahu during the recent military escalation with Iran. He stated that they together fought through “hellish conditions” against a “very difficult and smart enemy—Iran.” Referring to Netanyahu as a “warrior,” Trump declared him one of the greatest fighters in Israel’s history. “Had it been anyone else in his position, the result would’ve been defeat, humiliation, and chaos,” Trump claimed.
Trump also made a bold statement about the outcome of the conflict, claiming credit for eliminating a “potentially extremely powerful nuclear weapon” in Iran, which he said could have been used against Israel. “We fought for the existence of Israel, and no one in Israeli history fought stronger or more skillfully than Netanyahu,” he added.
Addressing Netanyahu’s upcoming court appearance, Trump said, “I just learned that Bibi has to appear in court again this Monday for a case that has been going on since May 2020, which in itself is unprecedented. It’s the first time a sitting Israeli Prime Minister is facing such a trial.” Trump then firmly stated, “Bibi deserves much better, and his trial must be canceled immediately.”
Trump ended his post by drawing a parallel between America’s support for Israel and his personal support for Netanyahu. “Just as the United States saved Israel, I will now save Bibi,” he wrote, signaling a strong personal alliance with the embattled Israeli leader.
But what exactly is this trial about?
According to an investigative report by Al Jazeera, Netanyahu faces three distinct corruption cases—Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000—all filed in 2019. These include charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. One of the cases alleges that Netanyahu accepted luxury gifts such as cigars and champagne worth thousands of dollars from Hollywood billionaire producer Arnon Milchan in return for political favors and business help.
Another accusation is that Netanyahu advocated regulatory benefits for media tycoons in exchange for favorable coverage for himself and his family. These cases are still pending, and Netanyahu has repeatedly denied all allegations, calling them politically motivated.
This is not the first time Trump has spoken out in support of foreign leaders facing legal challenges. But his strong demand for the dismissal of an ongoing trial in another democratic country’s judicial system marks an extraordinary move—especially as he characterizes the charges as part of a grand political conspiracy.
As developments continue to unfold in Israel and U.S.-Israel relations remain under the global spotlight, this story is bound to generate intense discussion in political and diplomatic circles.
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