Trump Urges Pardon for Netanyahu
President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption.
During a speech to the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, Trump said:
"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 in three cases, including receiving almost 700,000 shekels ($210,000) in gifts from businessmen, such as champagne and cigars.
Author's summary: Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu.