"This man is a good man right here. These two men are good men right here, said Trump, pointing at Herzog and Netanyahu. Hey, I have an idea. Mr. President, why don't you give him a pardon? The Knesset erupted in cheers as lawmakers rose to their feet to applaud the Prime Minister. President Herzog likewise rose to applaud Netanyahu. By the way, that was not in the speech as you probably know, said Trump after the cheering died down."
"But I happen to like this gentleman over here and it just seems to make so much sense. He continued, You know, whether we like it or not this has been one of the greatest war-time presidents. This has been one of the greatest war time presidents. And cigars and champagne who the hell cares about that? More applause came from the chamber as the president joked about his remark."
President Donald Trump called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Knesset visit following the release of 20 remaining hostages freed as part of a ceasefire deal spearheaded by Trump. A three-minute standing ovation greeted the president upon entering the chamber. Trump pointed to Herzog and Netanyahu and suggested Herzog grant a pardon, prompting cheers and applause as lawmakers rose and Herzog stood to applaud Netanyahu. Trump praised wartime leadership, joked about cigars and champagne, and described Netanyahu as popular and a winner. Netanyahu faces indictments and ongoing trials on bribery, fraud, and related charges from 2019 and later allegations.
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