Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative elections

In a social media post ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘Strong, Brave, and Brilliant’ leader.United States President Donald Trump has issued an endorsement of Israel’s incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing a close race in parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27.In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump praised the Israeli leader for being an ally of the US in its war on Iran. He added that he was giving his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Netanyahu.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3In Israel, Netanyahu’s ultimate legacy is the opposition he has forgedlist 2 of 3The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahulist 3 of 3Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nearsend of list“BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote.The US president’s backing comes nine days before the Israeli election — and after speculation that it might not come at all.Trump had refused to endorse Netanyahu earlier this month, when asked repeatedly about the Israeli leader’s job performance in an interview with Time magazine.Instead, when pressed by his interviewer, Trump avoided the subject, shi...