Trump claims endorsement shifted momentum for Netanyahu in 26th Knesset election race

Jerusalem Post/Israel Election 2026"When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN.Follow us on GoogleDonald Trump speaking next to Air Force One, October 28, 2026.(photo credit: Screenshot/X/Roi Kais)OCTOBER 28, 2026 07:38Updated: OCTOBER 28, 2026 07:59US President Donald Trump took credit for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's performance during the election on Wednesday morning by claiming his endorsement shifted the election's momentum.Taking to Truth Social, the president quoted Irving C. Schwartz, who said, “When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN for Netanyahu."It all took place AFTER the Endorsement by President Trump, who only wants what is good for the Middle East, Israel, and the United States of America!”Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after casting his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026 (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Trump: Netanyahu did better than expectedLater, on the tarmac by Air Force One, a reporter asked Trump about the election, to which he responded, "I heard the poll numbers were wrong... the exit polls; I heard he [Netanyahu] did very well. It was pretty close, but very well. When the endorsement went out, it helped him a lot."Trump concluded, "It's a little bit early, but I'm hearing in Israel, top people say, 'Wow! He did a lot better than people thought.' It's looking like maybe a stalemate or a win."Follow us on Google