Netanyahu Responds to Trump Call Reports
During an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen that aired on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuted claims of a heated phone call with President Donald Trump. This allegation was initially reported by Axios earlier in the week.
While he didn’t elaborate on the specifics of the call in question, Netanyahu emphasized that Trump remains a steadfast ally of Israel.
Eisen: So, let’s discuss the phone conversation you had with him this week. It’s been grabbing a lot of attention. The president acknowledged saying, “You’re crazy.” How did you feel about that?
What actually went down during that call?
Netanyahu: Well, I won’t go into the specifics of our discussion. There were many points discussed. If you think this is a crisis, you should hear about other conversations we’ve had, but we always find a way to navigate through challenges.
We have numerous agreements. We both want to tackle Iran and its nuclear ambitions.
Our objective is to ensure that Iran poses no threat to Israel, the Middle East, or the United States, preventing them from developing nuclear weapons capable of reaching not just Israel, but every major city in America and Europe. That’s our shared mission. We aim to broaden the circle of peace, just as we did together with the Abraham Accords.
So, there’s a common aim. Like any close-knit family, tactical disagreements do happen. Yet, we always devise ways to resolve any issues, as true friends do.
Even if we disagree in the morning, by afternoon, we can take collective action.
Eisen: Has your relationship with him changed at all?
Netanyahu: No, no. It remains strong; he was Israel’s greatest friend in the history of the White House. We respect each other. We invariably find ways to bridge our differences.
Eisen: Did he mention you would face jail time without his support?
Netanyahu: I’m not going to delve into that, but he made clear his views on the absurdity of the trial I’m facing. They’d asked me—perhaps you heard last time you were here—but since then, in court, they’ve brought up some bizarre points. For example, they claimed that 30 years ago, my five-year-old child received a Bugs Bunny gift from a friend. It makes this trial feel quite odd.
The president recognizes a ridiculous trial when he sees one and has spoken out about it. I appreciate that. But honestly, it’s unraveling on its own.
It really is quite absurd.
