In a thunderous and perhaps inappropriate interjection into the Israeli political spotlight, U.S. President Donald Trump ignited a diplomatic firestorm late Wednesday by launching a fierce defense of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—his embattled wartime ally—calling the Israeli leader’s long-delayed corruption trial a “ridiculous Witch Hunt” that must be “cancelled immediately.”
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump didn’t mince words:
“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.”
The U.S. president, fresh off his self-congraluatory tour after claiming that he brought peace to Israel and Iran, campaigning on a wave of military triumphs, blasted Israel’s justice system for dragging Netanyahu back into court mere days after the conclusion of Operation Rising Lion—a devastating joint U.S.-Israel operation that obliterated Iranian nuclear facilities in a matter of days.
President Trump just released this statement about @netanyahu.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) June 25, 2025
He said Bibi is the victim of a legal Witch Hunt and should be pardoned. He also called Bibi a hero. pic.twitter.com/Zm8FL6gq9F
“Despite all of this,” Trump added, “I just learned that Bibi has been summoned to court on Monday for the continuation of this long running, politically motivated case, in order to do him great harm.”
“It was the United States of America that saved Israel,” Trump declared, “and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu.”
Netanyahu's Legal Ordeal: Four Years of Political Theater
The Israeli prime minister—still riding high on a wave of popular support following Israel’s decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities—remains on trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three interconnected cases that have dragged on since May 2020.
🚨BREAKING🚨HOLY SHIT!!!! Trump: PM Netanyahu's trial in Israel should be overturned; I just learned that Netanyahu has been summoned to court for Monday. pic.twitter.com/P1pK7ZdDjy
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) June 25, 2025
The most damning allegations claim Netanyahu received over $200,000 worth of cigars and champagne from Hollywood billionaire Arnon Milchan in exchange for personal and business favors. In other charges, he allegedly manipulated telecom regulations in favor of a media tycoon in return for positive press coverage on the tycoon’s news site.
Despite the prosecution’s claims and the mountain of headlines, Netanyahu has denied all wrongdoing, famously calling the charges “an ocean of absurdity” and framing the trial as a “coup attempt” driven by a biased legal elite and a vengeful media cabal.
Netanyahu’s legal team has delayed hearings repeatedly, citing wartime responsibilities in Gaza and Lebanon. Some former Israeli officials, including a former Shin Bet head, claim that Netanyahu even tried leveraging his executive authority to further delay or dismantle the trial process entirely.
🚨BREAKING: Following Trump's remarks, government ministers call for Netanyahu's trial to be overturned. pic.twitter.com/RDmpz4YiNl
— Eli Afriat 🇮🇱🎗 (@EliAfriatISR) June 26, 2025
Why Trump’s Words Matter—And Why They May Change Everything
While Trump has commented sparingly on Netanyahu’s legal troubles in the past, his sudden and emphatic intervention comes at a pivotal moment. Not only has Netanyahu just emerged from one of the most existential military conflicts in Israel’s modern history, but he is now being thrown back into the courtroom—as if defending Israel weren’t enough, he must now defend himself.
Trump’s message carries heavy implications:
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Diplomatic Pressure: No former or sitting U.S. president has ever so directly interfered in an allied nation’s internal legal proceedings.
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Popular Support: Trump remains highly influential among Israeli right-wing voters and evangelicals who see Netanyahu as a divinely-appointed leader.
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Political Realignment: Trump’s message may also be a signal to Netanyahu’s coalition partners—stand by your leader, or risk losing the American lifeline.
The Verdict Isn’t In—But The Battle Lines Are Drawn
With no clear date for the next hearing and growing international scrutiny of Israel’s judiciary, Trump’s declaration has poured fuel on an already roaring fire. The Prime Minister’s opponents see the statement as meddling. His allies? A rallying cry.
As Trump put it:
“There is no one that could have worked in better harmony with the U.S. during the war than Netanyahu. The result was something nobody thought possible—a complete elimination of one of the world’s most powerful nuclear threats.”
And yet, Israel’s own justice system, according to Trump, now seeks to punish its wartime hero.
The next courtroom battle may not only determine Netanyahu’s political survival—but could reshape the very U.S.-Israel alliance as we know it.
