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Trump Launches Scathing Attack on Israeli President: 'Weak and Pathetic'

Published March 13, 2026, 17:15
Trump Launches Scathing Attack on Israeli President: 'Weak and Pathetic'

Donald Trump and Israeli President Isaac Herzog are engaged in a heated dispute over the clemency request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces corruption charges. Trump labeled Herzog “weak and pathetic” for the delay in reviewing the request, prompting a strong response from the Israeli president. Herzog countered that Israel’s “dignity, independence, and sovereignty” are not for sale, characterizing Trump’s attacks as “an outright attack on the symbols of governance and sovereignty.” He emphasized that he will consider the clemency request independently and without pressure. Trump, for his part, continued his attacks, using offensive language towards Herzog and demanding that Netanyahu focus on the war. This conflict highlights the tensions in US-Israel relations, despite the close cooperation between Trump and Netanyahu.