Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged for the corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be dropped, calling it politically motivated. Trump, a longtime ally of Netanyahu, framed the legal proceedings as unfair and damaging to U.S.-Israel relations.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about legal drama—it’s a high-stakes political move. Trump’s intervention adds fuel to an already contentious case, raising questions about foreign influence on Israel’s judiciary. For Netanyahu, whose political survival hinges on this trial, Trump’s support could rally his base but also deepen divisions over the fairness of the legal process. Meanwhile, critics see it as another example of Trump undermining judicial independence, both at home and abroad.