President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “will not be arrested” while visiting the United States, forcefully rejecting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s pledge to seek the Israeli leader’s arrest during his expected trip to the United Nations General Assembly later this year.
In a Truth Social post, President Trump called Mamdani’s comments “ridiculous” and emphasized that the United States does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. He argued that Iranian leaders, not Netanyahu, should be the focus of international law enforcement because of their actions against Americans, Israelis and their own people.
Mamdani recently reiterated that he would pursue Netanyahu’s arrest if the Israeli prime minister entered New York City, citing the ICC warrant issued in 2024 over the war in Gaza. The mayor said his administration was examining what legal options, if any, would be available under city authority.
President Trump dismissed the idea outright, saying Netanyahu would be welcomed in the United States and would not face arrest. His comments come as the administration continues to strengthen its support for Israel during the ongoing conflict with Iran and reaffirm its rejection of the ICC’s authority over American or Israeli officials.
The dispute has sparked criticism of Mamdani from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with opponents arguing that foreign policy and the enforcement of international warrants are federal matters rather than responsibilities of a municipal government.
Netanyahu is expected to travel to New York later this year to address the United Nations General Assembly. President Trump made clear that his administration intends to ensure the Israeli prime minister can visit the United States without fear of arrest, calling Mamdani’s proposal legally baseless and politically motivated.
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