Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' during a tense phone call regarding conflicts in Lebanon. The conversation reportedly included Trump's frustrations over Netanyahu's military actions, which he believed could jeopardize U.S. negotiations with Iran. Despite the heated exchange, Trump stated that he and Netanyahu generally have a good relationship.
- ▪Trump acknowledged calling Netanyahu 'effing crazy' during a phone call about Lebanon.
- ▪He expressed frustration over Netanyahu's military actions, fearing they would undermine U.S. negotiations with Iran.
- ▪Israeli officials have not publicly commented on the phone conversation, but sources have downplayed the friction between the leaders.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ U.S. President Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in phone call — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Trump confirms he told Netanyahu he’s ‘f–king crazy,’ but they work well together as ‘wartime president’ and ‘wartime prime minister’ — New York Post
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This combination of pictures shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, in Jerusalem on Mar. 19 and U.S. President Donald Trump in Morristown, New Jersey, on May 22. Trump and Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the U.S. president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy." Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Tehran, the Axios news outlet and ABC News reported on June 1. AFP-YonhapWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon, while the U.S.
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