In full: Netanyahu praises Trump in US congress speech boycotted by Democrats

Benjamin Netanyahu used a speech in the US congress which attracted a Democrat boycott to commend Donald Trump and attack protesters in Washington as “Iran’s useful idiots”.

The speech, which was not attended by Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democrat presidential nominee, drew thousands of protesters to the Capitol.

Mr Netanyahu said demonstrators were “useful idiots” for Israel’s adversaries and compared those holding up “gays for Gaza” signs as chickens supporting KFC.

The Israeli prime minister used the speech to lavish praise on Trump “for all he’s done for Israel.”

He also thanked Joe Biden for his support but did not mention Ms Harris who has been criticised for missing the speech for another engagement.

The Israeli prime minister received a warm welcome as he arrived in the US Capitol from Mike Johnson, the House speaker, and other Republican lawmakers who arranged his speech in the House chamber.

He was met with rapturous applause by lawmakers throughout the speech.

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[deboraandrade]

If there is 1 genocider in the room and 400 stand with him instead of leaving, then there are 401 genociders in the room.

[Daisytoo]

God bless America and Israel forever!! 🇺🇸🇮🇱

[ryan-qorq]

We are witnessing a dark moment in our history.

[hmandeelful]

This is how a bought congress acts ... like a trained dog. Sick and disgusting

[CHAHINETHEKING]

They applauded him so much, I thought he was George Washington's grandson.

[engr.ziyana.hameed]

In our Country we put Criminals and Murderers in Jail, but in America.. They bring him him to a stage and listen his mythology.

[reycorona]

The president of united states now is clear whos the boos

[SirBobertTherd]

Elon and Douglas just chilling in Congress 😂

[esraatalha]

In March 2019 netenyahu told his Likud colleagues that funding hamas is his strategy

Source: The times of Israel

[cj]

Pure evil in one room….interesting
Only one person was holding up a sign “War Criminal”

[syedmujtabaquader]

All those Congressmen and Senators know full well the genocide being committed in Gaza. Yet they clap for him obsequiously. Where is America's dignity, its pride ? We are witnessing the certain decline of a country that was once great and led nations.

[stephendoherty]

Look at all the nice US Congressmen and women looking forward to getting their AIPAC cheques lodged to their accounts in the morning.

[michaelheath]

I have nothing against Israel I have everything against Netanyahu!

[andrewenglish]

I won’t be surprised if MAGA invites Putin over there

[sallielewicki]

Tired of your wicked games we are awake and God is on our side to bring in the light. And to stomp out the darkness. I pray and I know he won’t give up on us but we need to start showing him our love for him. 😇

[Nicklan]

Like performing seals they all clap for the man paying them

[rhythmbox]

Pathetic and insane. What has the world become?

[engr.ziyana.hameed]

Why this whole Auditorium is Such stupid?, are they all were in comatose?, if hamas committed rape of hostages.. Why even a single of released hostage didn't report such untill today?

[Christoph]

Why is the US so tied to Israel? They are a Middle Eastern country on the other side of the world. As a Westerner, it seems to me Western countries should only be concerned with other Western countries because of our shared culture and history. Or neighbouring countries within our respective regions. The Middle East doesn't meet either of these requirements. Nothing against Israel I just don't get it

[d.s.]

God Bless Netanyahu, Israel, Trump and The United States Of America! 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇮🇱💪❤️