Trump Declares Netanyahu 'Popular' Amid Massacres, Not Investigations
Former President Trump proclaimed Benjamin Netanyahu 'more popular today than five days ago' according to Al Jazeera, implying a boost from ongoing military actions. What Trump conveniently overlooks, and mainstream media often omits, is Netanyahu's pre-conflict approval rating, which consistently plummeted to historic lows; a March 2024 poll revealed only 15% of Israelis wanted him to remain in
office. This 'popularity' appears to be an invention, not a reflection of his standing among his own constituents, who have led massive protests against his leadership and judicial overhaul. Instead of addressing public discontent or his ongoing corruption trials, Netanyahu has historically rallied support through conflict. This 'rally around the flag' tactic is deployed every few years, often
when his power is challenged. One might suggest Trump is projecting, or perhaps defining 'popular' as 'those still willing to send him billions in aid, regardless of international law.' It seems some leaders only achieve 'popularity' when the cameras are pointed away from their domestic crises and towards foreign campaigns.