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Trump takes credit for Netanyahu’s election boost after endorsement

The Times of Israel·5 days ago
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US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One, October 28, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for boosting the premier in the Knesset election, as partial results showed Netanyahu’s bloc leading its rivals but still short of a governing majority.

“‘When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a great prime minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN for Netanyahu.…

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