Bannon says he's "not wild" about Trump endorsing Netanyahu; Vance stays out
Steve Bannon criticized President Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election, while Vice President Vance said he is not getting involved.
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon said on Monday he is "not wild" about President Trump endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, The Hill reports. Israel's election is about a week away.
Trump made the endorsement on Sunday. The Hill reports he called Netanyahu "Strong, Brave, and Brilliant" in the face of opposition, including from within Israel.
Vice President JD Vance declined on Monday to follow Trump. He said he is "not getting involved" in Israeli elections. Asked on Air Force Two during an interview on 2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin whether he endorses Netanyahu, he said he was neither for nor against endorsing him.
CNBC reports Israelis vote in about a week.
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- CNBCJD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praiseMon, Oct 19, 9:53 PM EDT
- The HillVance declines to offer endorsement in Netanyahu electionMon, Oct 19, 10:29 PM EDT
- The HillBannon 'not wild' about Trump endorsing NetanyahuTue, Oct 20, 12:44 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourWATCH: Trump doesn't commit to endorsing Vance for president in 2028 yetTue, Oct 20, 4:33 PM EDT
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- Mon, Oct 19, 10:40 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election