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Trump Backs Netanyahu Amid Controversial Trial and Hamas Threat

11/3/2025

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Trump Backs Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and will intervene in Netanyahu's criminal trial.
He criticized the charges against Netanyahu, saying he previously pressed him on issues such as a Gaza ceasefire.
Trump reiterated that Hamas could be eliminated if they do not disarm.
He dismissed concerns about his pardon of Changpeng Zhao, Binance founder, claiming he does not know Zhao despite their business ties.

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Trump Blasts Democrats

In a November 2, 2025 60 Minutes interview, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown and blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
He defended his order to restart nuclear weapons testing, arguing the United States should not be the only country conducting tests.
He reiterated support for ICE raids and threatened to withhold federal funds if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race.

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Trump Pardons Zhao

In the November 3, 2025 CBS 60 Minutes interview, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed his pardon of Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money laundering.
Trump said he did not know Zhao, despite Zhao's ties to the Trump family's World Liberty Financial crypto venture.
He became defensive when asked about potential corruption linked to the pardon.
Critics including Senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the pardon as a misuse of power.

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Trump Backs Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and will intervene in Netanyahu's criminal trial.
He criticized the charges against Netanyahu, saying he previously pressed him on issues such as a Gaza ceasefire.
Trump reiterated that Hamas could be eliminated if they do not disarm.
He dismissed concerns about his pardon of Changpeng Zhao, Binance founder, claiming he does not know Zhao despite their business ties.

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