Trump Assures Netanyahu Won't Be Arrested in U.S. Amidst NYC Mayor's Probe

President Donald Trump has declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face no risk of arrest during any visit to the United States. Trump's firm statement directly addresses recent discussions initiated by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who suggested his administration was actively examining the legal avenues for such an action.

Trump conveyed his message through a social media post, asserting unequivocally, "Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while he is in the United States of America." While Trump did not directly reference Adams's comments, the timing and content of his post clearly indicate a response to the mayor's remarks.

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Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while he is in the United States of America.

The context for this discussion stems from an arrest warrant issued in 2024 by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Netanyahu, related to alleged war crimes during the conflict in Gaza. Israel contests the ICC's jurisdiction and denies the accusations. Mayor Adams, in a recent interview, stated that the city's legal department was investigating what legislation might permit such an arrest, adding, "I think Prime Minister Netanyahu should be in The Hague. He is a war criminal who has been indicted by the International Criminal Court."

Netanyahu typically visits New York in September for the annual UN General Assembly. Israel has responded to Adams's statements, labeling the ICC as illegitimate and the arrest warrant baseless. The US and Israel are not members of the ICC, which was established in 2002 to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

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I think Prime Minister Netanyahu should be at The Hague. He is a war criminal who has been indicted by the International Criminal Court.