US group calls for probe into Trump’s dealings with Netanyahu
American Muckrakers, a super political-action committee in the US, has asked the Department of Justice and the Department of State to investigate reports that Trump was lobbying Netanyahu and influencing US efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.
The super PAC cited a report by Axios News on an alleged phone call between the former US president and Netanyahu on August 14 during which the pair discussed the ceasefire deal.
It also referred to remarks by PBS journalist Judy Woodruff who said on Monday that Trump was speaking to Netanyahu “urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed that would help the Harris campaign”.
It said the alleged interactions violate the Logan Act, which bars unauthorised private US citizens from negotiating with foreign governments.
Both Trump and Netanyahu, however, have denied reports of a phone call on August 14.
NEW: We've filed a request with @StateDept & @TheJusticeDept to investigate @realDonaldTrump for violations of the Logan Act by negotiating with PM Netanyahu on behalf of the US. That is illegal and got @GenFlynn in a heap of trouble. pic.twitter.com/SE3UKnV4lo
— American Muckrakers (@AmericanMuck) August 20, 2024
