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 in three cases, including receiving almost 700,000 shekels ($210,000) in gifts from businessmen, such as champagne and cigars.
Trump made the request during a speech to the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, which lasted over an hour.
Author's summary: Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu amid corruption trial.
- Netanyahu denies the charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust.
- The indictment includes gifts of champagne and cigars from businessmen.