U.S. President Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in phone call
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'crazy' during a phone call regarding the conflict in Lebanon. Trump expressed frustration over Netanyahu's actions while the U.S. was negotiating with Iran. Despite the heated exchange, Trump stated that he and Netanyahu have a good relationship.
- ▪Trump acknowledged calling Netanyahu 'crazy' in a phone call about fighting in Lebanon.
- ▪He expressed frustration over Netanyahu's actions during U.S. negotiations with Iran.
- ▪Despite the heated exchange, Trump claimed he and Netanyahu get along well.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call — Korea Times
- ▪ Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ 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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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. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.In an interview broadcast on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), Mr. Trump was asked whether he had called the longtime Israeli leader “effing crazy” and accused him of ingratitude, paraphrasing a report by Axios.“I did,” Mr. Trump told the “Pod Force One” podcast. “I wouldn’t say angry. I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon, you know.”Mr. Trump went on to say he and Netanyahu get along very well.According to the Axios report, which cited an unidentified U.S. official, Mr.
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