Trump Asks Israel's President to Pardon Netanyahu
President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption.
Hey, I have an idea. President, why don’t you give him a pardon? Cigars and some champagne — who the hell cares?
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in three cases, including receiving almost 700,000 shekels ($210,000) in gifts from businessmen, including champagne and cigars.
- Netanyahu denies the charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust.
- Israel’s President holds a largely ceremonial role but has authority to pardon convicted criminals in unusual circumstances.
Author's summary: Trump asks Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu amidst corruption trial.
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