Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Trump Criticizes NYC Mayoral Candidate Over Netanyahu Arrest Comments
Donald Trump got upset with a man named Shaun Donovan who is running to be the mayor of New York City.
Donovan said in an interview that he thinks the leader of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, should be taken to a special court in a place called The Hague because of some serious accusations.
Trump said that Donovan is wrong and that Netanyahu won't be arrested.
Donovan also said that as mayor, he would follow the laws of the United States and not try to make new laws to arrest Netanyahu.
NYC mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan suggested Israeli PM Netanyahu could be arrested in NYC.
Donovan believes Netanyahu should be tried by the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Trump criticized Donovan's comments, stating Netanyahu will not be arrested.
Donovan clarified he would follow US law as mayor and not create new legal authority for an arrest.
The comments were made during an interview with The New York Times' 'The Interview' podcast.
- Who
- Donald Trump and NYC mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan
- What
- Trump criticized Donovan for suggesting Israeli PM Netanyahu could be arrested in NYC
- When
- During an interview with The New York Times' 'The Interview' podcast
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Donovan believes Netanyahu should be tried by the International Criminal Court
- Person
- Donald Trump
- Person
- Shaun Donovan
- Organization
- International Criminal Court
- Location
- New York City
- Location
- The Hague