Trump defends Netanyahu as Israel PM faces corruption charges: ‘Not going to stand for this’

President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the United States would "not stand by" as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to face prosecution on corruption charges.

He posted on Truth Social, "The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this." 

On Friday, an Israeli court denied Prime Minister Netanyahu’s request to delay his testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, stating that he failed to present sufficient grounds for the postponement.

In one of the cases, Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, are alleged to have received over $260,000 in luxury items—including cigars, jewelry, and champagne—from wealthy businessmen in return for political favors.

In two other cases, Netanyahu is accused of attempting to negotiate more favorable coverage from two Israeli media outlets.

Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing and has thanked Trump for his support in Israel's war with Iran, which saw a ceasefire agreement earlier this week.

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