Trump Calls for Netanyahu Pardon During Unscripted Israel Parliament Speech Over Corruption Charges

Oct 13, 2025 10:16 pm CST

During an unexpected moment in his address to the Israeli parliament, US President Donald Trump veered off-script to suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should receive a pardon for his corruption charges involving luxury gifts and media influence, dismissing the "cigars and champagne" case while praising Netanyahu as a wartime leader despite ongoing ICC scrutiny over Gaza operations.