President Trump said he supports Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election, calling him a strong wartime leader and a superior partner against Iran. Trump asserted Iran's military and financial capabilities have been systematically degraded and warned that unless Tehran changes course quickly, the United States will finish the job. He added that if Israel elects a leader other than Netanyahu, the US would have to act directly — which he said he does not want — and reiterated his full support for

2026-10-18

President Trump said he supports Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election, calling him a strong wartime leader and a superior partner against Iran. Trump asserted Iran's military and financial capabilities have been systematically degraded and warned that unless Tehran changes course quickly, the United States will finish the job. He added that if Israel elects a leader other than Netanyahu, the US would have to act directly — which he said he does not want — and reiterated his full support for Netanyahu's re-election.