Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along

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President Trump confirmed he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'crazy' during a recent phone call. This conversation occurred amidst escalating tensions and military operations involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Despite the heated exchange, Trump stated that he maintains a good relationship with Netanyahu.

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▪Trump acknowledged calling Netanyahu 'crazy' during a phone call.
▪Netanyahu ordered military operations against Hezbollah in response to attacks on Israel.
▪Trump's remarks led to Netanyahu halting planned airstrikes on Beirut.

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▪ 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks — BBC News
▪ Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says Israel complicating Iran peace talks — Korea Times News
▪ Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran - AP News — Google News
▪ Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ and Hopes to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader — NYT — World
▪ Trump confirms using foul language with Israel’s Netanyahu and calling him crazy — Straits Times — World

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News Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along June 3, 20262:39 PM ET Greg Myre President Trump speaks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport on Oct. 13, 2025. Trump visited to country as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Europe President Trump has confirmed that he called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" and used an expletive during a heated telephone call this week that halted planned Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut. Trump acknowledged he made the remarks when asked by conservative writer Miranda Devine on her podcast, Pod Force One. "I did.

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