Trump urges Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu

Trump Urges Pardon for Netanyahu

President Donald Trump asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption.

Hey, I have an idea. President, why don't you give him a pardon? Cigars and some champagne — who the hell cares?

Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 for fraud, bribery, and breach of trust, including receiving gifts from businessmen, such as champagne and cigars worth almost 700,000 shekels ($210,000).

Author's summary: Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu.

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Al-Monitor Al-Monitor — 2025-10-13

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