Donald Trump expressed his desire for a peace deal with Iran after the US and Israel struck the country's nuclear sites earlier this year.
In a speech to the Israeli parliament, Trump suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, should be pardoned.
"Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about that?"
Netanyahu and his wife Sara are accused of accepting over $260,000 in luxury goods from billionaires in exchange for political favors.
Trump referred to Netanyahu as one of Israel's greatest wartime leaders.
Author's summary: Trump calls for Iran peace deal and Netanyahu pardon.