Netanyahu's Election Campaign in Trouble as Trump Delays Endorsement

BlockBeats News, August 14th, according to Axios, two weeks ago, during a meeting in the Oval Office between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, Trump inquired about Netanyahu's poll numbers before the October 27th election. Netanyahu remained silent for a moment. Later, one of his advisors interjected, "Mr. President, he is ahead." Netanyahu's lead is not significant. Despite repeated questions from reporters, Trump has not yet given Netanyahu the support he hoped for. Trump could still change his mind. But with only 75 days left until the election, Netanyahu's time is running out.

Netanyahu's current ruling coalition is polling at only 49 to 53 seats—far below the 68 seats they currently hold and below the 61 seats needed to form a government. On the other hand, the Israeli opposition holds 67 to 70 seats. Netanyahu's main rival, former Israeli military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, is polling higher in most surveys. (Golden Finance)