Trump Wants Netanyahu Pardoned, World Wonders About 'Justice'
Al Jazeera frames Trump’s alleged request for an Israeli presidential pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu as 'very rude.' This neatly sidesteps the larger issue: Netanyahu himself is currently on trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases since 2019. The 'rudeness' isn't in the ask, but in the expectation that a leader under indictment for corruption should somehow be exempt
from legal accountability, especially one presiding over actions drawing international scrutiny. Instead of focusing on diplomatic etiquette, one might ponder why a former U.S. President is lobbying for special treatment for a foreign leader facing serious charges. Perhaps it's not 'rudeness' at stake, but the consistent undermining of legal processes when they apply to politically convenient
figures. Netanyahu’s legal troubles have been well-documented, even as he's maintained power. This 'rude' request merely highlights how certain political figures expect to be above the law, with powerful friends ready to run interference.