Trump Says New Israel Elections ‘Ridiculous’ And ‘All Messed Up’

Donald Trump on June 2.Photographer: Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg
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President Donald Trump complained about what he called “ridiculous” plans for new elections in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition.

Trump, speaking Sunday to reporters outside the White House, weighed in on the Israeli elections after he was asked about prospects for his administration’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan.