‘US saved Israel, now it is going to save Bibi’: Trump urges cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial

“Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land,” Trump wrote in a long post on his Truth Social handle on Wednesday (June 25).

Denouncing the trial as “politically motivated,” Trump extolled Netanyahu as a “Great Hero”.

“Bibi Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero,” the US president urged.

He vowed that the United States would save Netanyahu just like it saved Israel.

“It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu,” he added.

Trump’s lavish praise for Netanyahu comes hours after he sharply rebuked Israel for allegedly preparing a military response against Iran over “blatant violation” of the ceasefire.

“Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I’ve never seen before. The biggest load that we’ve seen. I’m not happy with Israel,” he told reporters.

Iran and Israel, he added, had been fighting “so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.”

Netanyahu’s corruption trial

Netanyahu is facing several charges, including fraud, bribery and breach of trust.

The trial, which began in May 2020, has been delayed several times due to the war in Gaza.

The Israeli prime minister and his wife are accused of accepting over $260,000 worth of luxury gifts from billionaires in exchange for political favours.

The other two cases allege that Netanyahu attempted to reach a quid pro quo agreement with two local media outlets for positive coverage.

The Israeli prime minister has denied any wrongdoing.

(With inputs from agencies)