Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli PM in upcoming election

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a formal letter endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu for another term as Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming election. Trump praised Netanyahu as "a great wartime Prime Minister" and partner against Iran, stating "If Israel has the wrong leader, meaning anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this job itself, and I am not inclined to do that." The letter described Netanyahu as "strong, courageous, and brilliant" despite facing opposition, including from within Israel. Trump concluded: "This is the kind of partner that the United States of America demands from Israel."