"For any other president, the letter would be an unusual intervention in the domestic politics of a foreign country. But it's only Trump's latest effort to intervene on behalf of one of his most vocal international supporters. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in three separate cases which began in Trump's first term. He has entered a plea of not guilty and maintains his innocence."
""While I absolutely respect the independence of the Israeli Justice System, and its requirements, I believe that the 'case' against Bibi, who has fought alongside me for a long time, including against the very tough adversary of Israel, Iran, is a political, unjustified prosecution," Trump wrote in the letter. Despite the ceremonial nature of the role, Herzog has the power to issue pardons."
Donald Trump sent a letter asking the Israeli president to grant a full pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his ongoing corruption trial. Trump called Netanyahu a formidable and decisive wartime prime minister now leading Israel toward peace. Netanyahu faces fraud, bribery and breach of trust charges in three cases that began during Trump's first term; he pleads not guilty. Trump described the prosecution as political and unjustified while saying he respects the independence of the Israeli justice system. Israeli President Herzog can issue pardons but requires a petition from the accused, their lawyers or family; no such petition has been filed.
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