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I DONT TRUST ANYBODY : TRUMP ON NETANYAHU , ISRAEL ELECTION AND POTENTIAL IRAN STR
I DONT TRUST ANYBODY : TRUMP ON NETANYAHU , ISRAEL ELECTION AND POTENTIAL IRAN STR
Context
What happened: In a Newsmax interview, Trump said he does not trust anyone in politics when asked about Netanyahu, praised their relationship, and said Israelis want him involved in their October 27 election. He also discussed possible new strikes on Iran and criticized Zelensky.
Key numbers: Israel's election is October 27.
Why it matters: Trump stopped short of endorsing Netanyahu less than two weeks before the vote. He did not rule out using the bomb against Iranian sites, while officials questioned its effectiveness on deeply buried targets.
What changed
In a Newsmax interview, Trump said he does not trust anyone in politics when asked about Netanyahu, praised their relationship, and said Israelis want him involved in their October 27 election. He also discussed possible new strikes on Iran and criticized Zelensky.
Why it matters
Trump stopped short of endorsing Netanyahu less than two weeks before the vote. He did not rule out using the bomb against Iranian sites, while officials questioned its effectiveness on deeply buried targets.