Trump Demands Netanyahu's Trial Be Canceled, Calling It a "Witch Hunt"
By USA NEWS TODAY, June 26, 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred international controversy once again — this time by demanding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial be “immediately canceled.” In a fiery social media post, Trump framed the ongoing proceedings as a politically motivated attack, drawing parallels to his own legal troubles in the United States.
đŖ Trump Speaks Out
Posting on Truth Social, Trump declared:
“Benjamin Netanyahu is a great leader and patriot. The case against him is a disgrace. They are trying to destroy him like they tried to destroy me. CANCEL THE TRIAL!”
He added that Netanyahu should be “leading his country, not sitting in courtrooms over fake charges,” and ended the post with a barrage of hashtags, including #CancelTheTrial, #StandWithBibi, and #WitchHunt2.0 — a clear echo of Trump’s own familiar rhetoric.
⚖️ The Netanyahu Trial: A Recap
Netanyahu has been on trial since 2020, facing a trio of criminal cases:
- Case 1000: Allegations of receiving expensive gifts from wealthy businessmen in exchange for political favors.
- Case 2000: Accusations of negotiating favorable media coverage with a newspaper publisher.
- Case 4000: The most serious — involving alleged regulatory favors granted to a telecom company in return for positive press.
Despite his denials and repeated claims of political persecution, the trial has continued through multiple Israeli elections and remains a deeply divisive issue in the country.
đŽđą Reaction in Israel
Trump’s dramatic intervention has triggered mixed reactions within Israel.
- Likud allies praised Trump’s show of support, with one senior member saying, “It proves that world leaders understand Netanyahu is under attack for political reasons.”
- Opposition leaders, however, strongly rejected the interference. Yair Lapid, head of the opposition, responded sharply:
“Trump should focus on his own legal issues. Israel’s judiciary is independent, and we don’t need lectures from someone under multiple indictments.”
Even some members of the Israeli legal community expressed concern over Trump’s remarks, warning that outside political pressure could further polarize an already fragile political climate.
đ Global Context and Political Strategy
Trump’s message comes at a sensitive time — not only for Netanyahu but for global politics. The Middle East remains volatile, and Netanyahu’s leadership has come under scrutiny both domestically and abroad.
For Trump, analysts say the move is part of a larger pattern: using international events to mirror and justify his own legal struggles. With his 2024 loss still looming in the background and several court cases pending, Trump is drawing clear lines between himself and fellow embattled right-wing leaders.
“This isn’t just about Netanyahu,” said one expert. “It’s about Trump continuing to position himself as the victim of a global ‘deep state.’”
đĨ Trending Hashtags Following Trump’s Comments:
- #CancelTheTrial
- #StandWithBibi
- #WitchHunt2.0
- #TrumpNetanyahu
- #IsraelPolitics
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