Trump requests pardon for Netanyahu
Posted on: Nov 12, 2025 21:00 IST | Posted by: Rt
US chair Donald ruff has called for a replete(p) amnesty for Israeli ground Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case, in a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday.
Three criminal cases have been opened against Netanyahu, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He could receive a sentence of up to ten years for the bribery allegations, while both the fraud and breach of trust charges carry a maximum of three years each.
”While I absolutely respect the independence of the Israeli Justice System, and its requirements, I believe that the ‘case’ against Bibi, who has fought alongside me for a long time, including against the very tough adversary of Israel, Iran, is a political, unjustified prosecution,” Trump wrote in a formal letter shared by Herzog’s office on Wednesday.
“I hereby call on you to fully pardon Benjamin Netanyahu.”
Trump has repeatedly called for Netanyahu to be pardoned, but this is the first official request to Herzog on the matter and represents a rare direct appeal by a US leader in a domestic legal matter of a close ally.
In response to the letter, Herzog’s office reportedly stated that while it holds Trump in high regard, any individual seeking a pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with established procedures.
Although Herzog’s role is largely ceremonial, he does possess the authority to grant pardons. However, requests must originate from the accused individual, their legal representatives, or a family member. To date, neither Netanyahu nor any of his close associates have filed a request.
The Jerusalem Post noted that a presidential pardon cannot be granted at this stage of the trial, as it is only permissible before proceedings commence or after a verdict has been reached – neither of which currently applies.
Indicted in 2019, Netanyahu has pleaded not guilty and denies any wrongdoing. The trial, which commenced in 2020, has experienced numerous delays and is expected to continue for several more years.
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