Trump said he does not trust anyone in politics during a Newsmax interview on Friday, as Israel’s October 27 election approaches.
He added that Israeli officials want him to get involved in Netanyahu’s re‑election campaign, but he has declined to endorse the prime minister, citing ‘very good’ ties and a ‘very successful… military partnership’ against Iran.
An Axios report claimed Netanyahu and Trump discussed a joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites over two weeks, but a White House spokesperson called the claim false, saying the U.S. would not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
Netanyahu’s office said the Israeli leader continues to keep in touch with Trump and senior U.S. officials, though it did not confirm the substance of those conversations.
With Israel’s vote looming and U.S. elections approaching, any shift in policy could trigger Iranian retaliation and destabilise the electoral process, prompting Washington to weigh its diplomatic posture carefully.
The next week will see the White House release a formal statement on its stance toward Iran and whether it will support Netanyahu’s campaign.