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Good Cop, Bad Cop from Trump: Said 'Yes' to Turkish Troops in Gaza – Announces Pardon for Israeli Prime Minister, Herzog Denies

Published December 29, 2025, 21:06
Good Cop, Bad Cop from Trump: Said 'Yes' to Turkish Troops in Gaza – Announces Pardon for Israeli Prime Minister, Herzog Denies

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met today for the sixth time in a year, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, with Gaza clearly at the center of the talks. Trump stated that the goal is to complete the ceasefire and begin reconstruction, while also reiterating the need for the complete disarmament of Hamas. Trump expressed his support for Netanyahu, even suggesting a presidential pardon for the corruption charges he faces. According to him, the President of Israel assured him that the pardon would be granted soon. However, he avoided calling Netanyahu a 'partner' as he had done in previous meetings. In an unexpected move, Trump praised Turkish President Erdogan, stating that he would not have a problem with the presence of Turkish forces in Gaza as guarantors of order. This statement caused embarrassment to Netanyahu. In addition, Trump admitted that the US carried out an attack on a ground target in Venezuela, claiming that this led to a significant reduction in the import of drugs into the US. The meeting was accompanied by a series of statements that sparked discussion and controversy.