Trump Says Netanyahu Requested White House Meeting, ‘Knows Who the Boss Is’
At a glance
- US President Donald Trump has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a meeting with him at the White House.
- In a brief interview, President Trump commented on their relationship, saying, “We have a very good relationship.
- Netanyahu knows who the boss is.” The meeting could potentially take place as early as next week, following President Trump's return from the NATO summit.
Story so far: US President Donald Trump has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a meeting with him at the White House. In a brief interview, President Trump commented on their relationship, saying, “We have a very good relationship.
US President Donald Trump has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a meeting with him at the White House. In a brief interview, President Trump commented on their relationship, saying, “We have a very good relationship. Netanyahu knows who the boss is.”
The meeting could potentially take place as early as next week, following President Trump’s return from the NATO summit. According to reports, the two leaders last met in February in the White House Situation Room, where Netanyahu presented a plan for a joint military campaign against Iran.
Recent reports in June suggested tensions between the two leaders over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. Following Israeli strikes, Iran reportedly suspended talks with the US, which was viewed as a setback to President Trump’s diplomatic efforts. It was also reported that President Trump described Netanyahu as “crazy” during a phone call, later confirming in an interview that he had used “strong language” due to frustration with the continued fighting in Lebanon.
In a separate statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Netanyahu had called President Trump to congratulate him on the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence. The statement added that the two leaders agreed to meet in the United States. For Netanyahu, a White House meeting holds significant political importance as he prepares for Israel’s October elections, with current polls showing him trailing.
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