JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his stunning political comeback win on Wednesday.
Netanyahu, who is waging an existential war on seven fronts against the Iranian regime and its proxies, wrote on the X website: “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, congratulations on the greatest comeback in history!” “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a new life.” Renewing a strong commitment to the grand alliance between Israel and America, and this is a major victory in the true friendship between you, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu.”
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A group of world leaders also participated in congratulating Trump on the occasion of the birthday of French President Emmanuel Macron He said on X “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. We stand ready to work together as we have for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For greater peace and prosperity.”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote: “Biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his massive win. A victory the world desperately needs!”
Orban, like Trump, is a proponent of strict border controls.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed that the United States and the United Kingdom are “the closest allies.” I noticed that “The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom will continue to flourish on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come,” he added. “Congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the coming years,” he said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who like Netanyahu is leading his country in an existential war, said on Channel The strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States, the victory plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Trump Tower on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York City. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nickinson)
He added: “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to a ‘peace through strength’ approach to global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring a just peace in Ukraine closer. I hope we can put it into practice together. As we look forward.” To the Era of a Strong United States Under President Trump’s decisive leadership, we count on continued strong, bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.
Zelensky continued: “We are interested in developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation that benefits our two countries.”
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The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, also congratulated Trump on XSaying: “Congratulations to the President-elect of the United States of America… May God bless you and guide you.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised Trump on the X, saying: “Congratulations @RealDonaldTrump On the occasion of his election as President of the United States. For a long time, Germany and the United States have been successfully working together to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the well-being of our citizens.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote: “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future.”
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