'A little perturbed': Trump confirms expletive-laden phone call with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump confirmed he had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he expressed frustration over Netanyahu's military actions. Trump reportedly used strong language, urging Netanyahu to reconsider his plans for attacks in Lebanon. Both leaders acknowledged their disagreements but emphasized their overall alignment on key issues, particularly regarding Iran.
- ▪Trump described himself as 'a little perturbed' during the call with Netanyahu.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that they agree on major issues, including the need to address Iran's nuclear program.
- ▪The conversation occurred amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in phone call — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ over constant fights with Lebanon — The Hill
- ▪ Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in telephone row over Lebanon strikes — Euronews
- ▪ ‘I was a little bit perturbed’: Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy' — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Trump confirms profanity-laced Netanyahu call over Lebanon — Axios
- ▪ Trump: 'I started Iran war, would be no Israel without me' — JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
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Trump says he was 'perturbed' during expletive-laden phone call with NetanyahuTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarThu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:14amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:14amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:14amUS President Donald Trump says he became "a little perturbed" during a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu this week. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)In short:Donald Trump has told a US podcast he was a "little perturbed" during a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu in which he reportedly told the Israeli prime minister he was "f***ing crazy".Mr Netanyahu meanwhile has said that him and Mr Trump "agree on the main things".What's next? It remains unclear whether the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran will hold after Tehran ordered strikes on a US base in…
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