After becoming president, Trump directly intervened in the elections of 4 countries: won in 3; What will happen to Netanyahu?

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US President Donald Trump is now openly supporting his favorite leaders in the elections of other countries as well. They give messages in favor of candidates on social media and also raise their election issues. Now he has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Parliamentary elections are to be held in Israel on October 27. Netanyahu’s party and its allies are struggling to stay in power. In such a scenario, the question is whether Trump’s support will help him form the government again. We will also know how many countries Trump interfered in elections during his second term…

1. Honduras: Warning to stop aid before elections

Ahead of Honduras’ presidential election in November 2025, Trump endorsed conservative candidate Nasri Asfura. He warned that if Asfura did not win, the US could cut off its aid. Trump also targeted his opponent Salvador Nasralla. This statement raised questions about interference in another country’s elections. Asfura was declared the winner on December 24, 2025, after controversy and delays in the vote count in Honduras. He got 40.27% of the votes, while Nasrallah got 39.53% of the votes. This means that Trump’s favorite candidate won the election by a very narrow margin. However, Trump’s support alone cannot be attributed to his victory.

2. Japan: Trump’s message in support of Sane Takaichi

Ahead of Japan’s general elections in February 2026, Trump endorsed Prime Minister Sane Takaichi and his coalition. Calling Takaichi a popular leader, he said the election was important for Japan’s future. Takaichi’s coalition won a landslide victory in the February 8 election.

3. Hungary: Support for Orban, yet defeat

In April 2026, Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. US Vice President JD Vance also went to Budapest before the election to make statements in favor of Orbán and appealed to voters to support him. Despite this, Orbán’s party lost the election. The Tiza party led by Peter Magyar won a clear majority in parliament. According to reports, voters were dissatisfied with economic stagnation, corruption and Hungary’s international isolation. This result shows that the support of the US President does not guarantee the victory of any leader.

4. Colombia: Trump-backed candidate wins

In June 2026, Trump endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Esprilla. He said the outcome of the election would be important for relations between Colombia and the United States. De la Esprilla won the second round of the presidential election. In the initial vote count, he received 49.66% of the vote and his rival Ivan Cepeda received 48.70%. Criticizing Trump’s support, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said independence is affected when one country interferes in the decisions of another.

Israel: Trump openly endorses Netanyahu

On October 18, Trump issued a message in support of Netanyahu on the social media platform Truth Social. Calling him a strong and brave leader, he said that he remained steadfast even in difficult circumstances. While addressing the people of Israel, Trump expressed his full support for Netanyahu’s re-election as Prime Minister. Referring to the action against Iran, Trump also warned that if Israel chooses another leader, America will have to do it itself.

Parliamentary elections are on October 27 in Israel. Voters here do not elect the Prime Minister directly, but instead vote for 120 seats in Parliament. The coalition needs the support of at least 61 MPs to form the government. Pre-election surveys showed Netanyahu’s coalition trailing the opposition, but no party was predicted to win a clear majority.

Can Trump’s endorsement give Netanyahu a win?

Opinions of experts are divided on this. Ilana Shpijman, a political studies expert at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University, believes that Trump’s endorsement is unlikely to change voter opinion. Netanyahu’s supporters are already aware of the close ties between the two leaders, while his opponents have their own grievances. At the same time, Netanyahu’s former adviser and political commentator said Trump’s endorsement could give his campaign new strength.

According to a report by the Times of Israel, in a survey by the Israel Democracy Institute, trust in Trump regarding Israel’s security has dropped from about 70% to 42%. This decline was recorded during and after the war with Iran. In such a scenario, Trump’s endorsement may galvanize Netanyahu’s supporters, but not necessarily bring new voters to his side.

Results from four countries showed three candidates backing Trump won, but Orbán lost in Hungary. It cannot be concluded that Trump’s support alone determines victory or defeat. The local economy, the government’s record, voter dissatisfaction and the strength of the opposition also influence elections. Now the real test in Netanyahu’s case will be the election on October 27 and the results of the coalition formed after that. Trump’s endorsement may help him campaign, but power in Israel will be decided by the electorate there and the majority in parliament.

Shubhendu Pratap Bhoomandal

Active in Journalism for last 5 years. Experience in national and international news writing. Graduated in Science from Allahabad University, then studied Journalism and Video Production from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National Journalism and Communication University. Started career with Dainik Bhaskar Digital. As News Briefing Editor, Bhaskar Digital has over 800 byline stories. Also experience in video scripting. Starting a new inning with TV9 Digital from August 2025.

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