Trump Denies Netanyahu Asked Him for Additional Support

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US President Donald Trump denied reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him for an additional statement of support ahead of the elections. According to Walla, Trump said: "We never talked about it." According to Israel Hayom, Trump was asked whether Netanyahu had requested that he give him additional support, and replied: "No, we never talked about that."

According to Srugim, Trump said Netanyahu is doing a great job. According to Arutz Sheva, Trump added: "He has done a very good job." According to Israel Hayom, Trump said Netanyahu "has done a very good job as prime minister under very difficult conditions," a day after calling on Israelis to vote for Netanyahu.