US President Donald Trump has once again come out in strong support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing multiple corruption charges in court.

On Sunday, Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he slammed the legal proceedings as “a political witch hunt.”

Trump Calls the Trial ‘Terrible’ and Demands Netanyahu Be Freed

Trump didn’t hold back his criticism of the prosecutors. He described the trial as a “terrible trial” and added, “Let Bibi go.” Here, Trump used Netanyahu’s well-known nickname “Bibi.”

He also praised Netanyahu’s leadership, writing, “He is a war hero and a prime minister who did a fabulous job working with the United States to achieve great success in eliminating the dangerous nuclear threat in Iran.”

Trump questioned the seriousness of the charges by saying, “How is it possible that the prime minister of Israel can be forced to sit in a courtroom all day long, over NOTHING (cigars, Bugs Bunny doll, etc.)? It is a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT, very similar to the witch hunt that I was forced to endure.”

Trump Warns the Trial Could Disrupt Peace Efforts

According to Trump, this legal battle could damage ongoing efforts in the Middle East. He warned that, “This travesty of ‘justice’ will interfere with both Iran and Hamas negotiations.” He added, “In other words, it is INSANITY, what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu.”

Trump also pointed to America’s financial support for Israel. He stated, “The United States of America spends billions of dollars a year—far more than on any other nation—protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this.”

He ended his post by stressing Netanyahu’s importance, saying, “We just had a great victory with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu at the helm—and this greatly tarnishes our victory. LET BIBI GO, HE’S GOT A BIG JOB TO DO!”

Not Trump’s First Time Defending Netanyahu

This is not the first time Trump has spoken out in Netanyahu’s defense. Just last week, he made similar remarks after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Iran. Trump again used the moment to call the legal case unfair and politically motivated.

What Are the Charges Against Netanyahu?

Netanyahu’s legal troubles date back to 2019, when three major cases were filed against him. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.

Case 1000: Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, are accused of receiving luxury gifts worth about $192,000—including cigars and champagne—from wealthy businessmen in return for political favours.
Case 2000: In this case, Netanyahu allegedly tried to make a deal with newspaper owner Arnon Moses. He reportedly offered to reduce competition from a rival paper, Israel Hayom, in exchange for favourable media coverage.
Case 4000: Netanyahu is accused of helping the telecom company Bezeq receive regulatory and financial benefits. In return, a news site controlled by Bezeq’s former chairman allegedly gave positive coverage to Netanyahu and his wife.

Netanyahu has strongly denied all allegations. He claims the accusations are politically driven and insists that, “It’s a witch hunt.”