The US President Donald Trump has stirred up fresh controversy after he made striking remarks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the raging controversy regarding Iran and Israel.
The President said Netanyahu “will do whatever I want him to do” and went as far as praising the Israeli prime minister claiming he could “run for prime minister” in Israel due to the Israeli leader’s popularity there.
#WATCH | On Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump says, “He’ll do whatever I want him to do. He’s a very good man. He’ll do whatever I want him to do…he’s not treated right in Israel, in my opinion. I’m right now at 99% in Israel. I could run for prime… pic.twitter.com/YPnIPe1r6b
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2026
Trump Said Netanyahu Will Do What He Wants
Speaking to reporters, Trump said Netanyahu is “a very good man” and would follow his order regarding military strategy and negotiations in the Middle East. These remarks were reportedly triggered by a high-level phone conversation between the two leaders regarding the possibility of taking actions against Iran.
Trump further stated he had more influence on Israel’s wartime decisions on whether to continue military action or pause it for talks with Iran.
“I’m at 99% in Israel”
he says he has “massive support” inside Israel, adding, “I’m right now at 99% in Israel. I could run for prime minister.” The comments were widely considered a blend of Trump’s political bravado and the sort of humor frequently used in his public speaking.
The comments received a flurry of attention from international media and social media circles, as Trump used for perhaps the first time a direct description of his relationship with Netanyahu.
Increasingly Pressured Iran-Israel Posturing
Trump’s comments come at a sensitive time, with the United States, Israel and Iran caught in increasing regional tension, with reports that Washington and Tel Aviv have been closely coordinating military and diplomatic moves in all aspects with Iran’s nuclear program and regional security.
The president has positioned himself as a staunch Israel supporter and has highlighted his strong ties with Netanyahu during his two terms in office.
Reactions Are Coming In
Political analysts and critics alike are already weighing in on Trump’s comments, with many supporters saying the comments show exactly how close Trump is with Israel’s leadership. Critics, however, are concerned that these comments complicate the relative power of Washington and Tel Aviv.
Moreover, the debate is also bound to drive more conversation in Israeli and American political arenas should Trump continue to signify American political life leading up to looming political contestations.
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