President Donald Trump has confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy,” while insisting the two leaders continue to get along well.
Trump acknowledged the remarks publicly, not denying the characterization that had reportedly caused a stir between the two longtime political allies.
Despite the candid admission, Trump was quick to emphasize that his personal relationship with Netanyahu remains intact and functional.
The two leaders have a long and well-documented history of working together on matters of international and Middle Eastern policy over the years.
Their relationship has not always been smooth, with the two men known to diverge on key strategic and diplomatic questions at various points.
Trump’s willingness to openly confirm the remark signals his characteristic directness, even when the subject is a close foreign ally and partner.
Netanyahu has long been one of the most prominent foreign leaders associated with Trump’s political orbit across multiple administrations and diplomatic engagements.
The confirmation adds a new dimension to the public understanding of how Trump privately views even those he considers allies and partners on the world stage.
Trump offered no indication that the comment had caused any formal diplomatic rupture or cooling of relations between Washington and Jerusalem.
The exchange highlights the often candid and unconventional nature of Trump’s interpersonal diplomacy, which frequently blurs the line between private candor and public statement.
Both leaders have navigated moments of friction before, and Trump’s remarks suggest he views the relationship as resilient enough to withstand blunt private commentary.
The admission is likely to draw continued attention from observers watching the state of United States-Israel relations during this period of ongoing regional tension.
