ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Netanyahu Presses Trump For Additional Support Ahead Of Tuesday’s Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has personally appealed to President Donald Trump for additional public support ahead of Tuesday’s Israeli elections, speaking with him twice over the past three days, Axios reports. According to the report, Netanyahu asked Trump to reinforce his public endorsement of the prime minister, which was issued last Sunday. During their conversations, Netanyahu reportedly suggested specific language that could be used in additional statements of support. An Israeli source briefed on the discussions said Netanyahu also proposed that Trump hold phone calls directly with Israeli reporters to express further support for his reelection campaign ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu last Sunday following weeks of deliberation, suggesting that Netanyahu’s defeat could have consequences for U.S.-Israel relations. The president and prime minister…
