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Trump confirms Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" ahead of possible WH visit
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President Trump told Axios Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him for a meeting at the White House, and that it could take place as early as next week after Trump returns from the NATO summit.
Key facts
- President Trump told Axios Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him for a meeting at the White House, and that it could take place as early as next week after Trump returns
- What they're saying: The Israeli prime minister's office said Netanyahu called Trump on Friday to congratulate him on the 250th Independence Day of the United States — This would be the first meeting between the two leaders since their dramatic Situation Room meeting in February, when Netanyahu presented his plan for launching a joint war against Iran
- People in Trump's orbit have grown increasingly skeptical and disillusioned with Netanyahu in the months since their February meeting
Summary
"We get along good. knows who the boss is," Trump said in a brief phone interview, referring to himself. This would be the first meeting between the two leaders since their dramatic Situation Room meeting in February, when Netanyahu presented his plan for launching a joint war against Iran. An Israeli official said next week might be too soon for the visit to take place because of Trump's trip to Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place on July 7-8. "It might take place the week after," the official said.