Donald Trump

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

President-Elect Donald Trump meets with outgoing President Biden at the White House.

Ambassador-to-be Mike Huckabee:

Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria during Trump's term? Of course!

Ambassador-to-be Mike Huckabee, on option for applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says, 'Of course, but the president will decide.'

Trump appoints Musk:

Trump names leaders of Department of Government Efficiency

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that X owner Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency.

Trump names Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

US President-elect says the South Dakota Governor will work to "guarantee that our American Homeland is secure from our adversaries."

Visited Israel twice

Trump nominates Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

US President-elect announces that he has nominated Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense in his new Cabinet.

Trump picks John Ratcliffe as CIA director

Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as the director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term.

Trump appoints Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

Witkoff, a real estate investor, was born to a Jewish family in the Bronx and raised in Baldwin Harbor, New York.

Trump announces:

Mike Huckabee will be the next US Ambassador to Israel

Former Arkansas Governor and friend of Israel named as the next US Ambassador to the Jewish State.

Trump officially names Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adv.

Waltz, a Green Beret veteran who served in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa, has been a strong supporter of Israel.

Trump literally took out the trash and left the real America

. Trump ignited America's silent majority. Opinion.

Harley Lippman:

'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Harley Lippman, political analyst and foreign policy expert, tells what Israel can expect from the incoming President.

Netanyahu:

'Annexation when Trump returns'

The Prime Minister said recently in closed talks that after Trump's entry into the White House, the issue of sovereignty over the Judea and Samaria areas should be revisited.

Trump taps former aide Stephen Miller for deputy chief of staff

Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue.

Report:

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Sources tell Axios the meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US President-elect was aimed at passing messages from Netanyahu to Trump and briefing Trump on Israel's plans in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran for the next two months.

Herzog at JFNA General Assembly:

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

President Herzog congratulates Trump, calls him "a champion of peace and cooperation", and also thanks Biden for his “steadfast support from the very beginning of the war”.

Supported pro-Israel legislation

Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State

New York Times reports that US President-elect is expected to name Florida Senator as the Secretary of State in his administration.

Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser

US President-elect asks Florida Congressman to be his White House national security adviser.

'Strong and very smart'

Trump officially nominates Rep. Stefanik as UN Ambassador

US President-elect officially nominates Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations: She led the charge against antisemitism on college campuses.

Trump selects Jewish former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head EPA

US President-Elect picks Jewish former Congressman from New York to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

Pro-Israel Sec. State candidate:

Muslim Trump supporters urge Pres-elect to select Ric Grenell

Organization of Muslim supporters of Trump write to the President-Elect praising former US Amb. to Germany, an outspoken supporter of Israel, for his outreach to their community, urge his appointment as Secretary of State.

US indictment:

Iran planned mass shooting attack on Israelis in Sri Lanka

After US foils Iranian plan to assassinate Trump before elections, Ayatollahs' regime planned to murder Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka last month. Another target: assassination of two Jewish businessmen for a million dollars.

Trump confirms:

Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the UN

The President-elect called the New York congresswoman 'an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.' Stefanik published a statement accepting the appointment.

Trump appoints ex-ICE head as new 'Border Czar'

Tom Homan, former ICE head and strong supporter of plan to deport illegal immigrants, to be appointed as President-elect Donald Trump's 'Border Czar' in the next administration, report says.

The Trump victory: Good for the US, Israel and the world

Trump’s love of the US is not a revelation to those who think for themselves and who have remained awake but not woke. We are about to watch in prime time as evil abates, reversing the downward trajectory placed in the path of the American people. Opinion.

Gazans wish to escape from Hamas cruelty,let a million Gazans go!

If the Gazans leave, the dreams of Israel’s enemies will end. No more Gaza wars. No more Hamas rockets aimed at Israel civilians. No more surprise massacres. How disappointing. Opinion.

Supporter of Israel

Trump offers Rep. Stefanik the post of UN Ambassador

Stefanik rose to prominence during the House Education Committee's hearing on campus antisemitism, in which university presidents refuse to acknowledge that calls for the genocide of Jews violated their schools’ rules.

During conversation last week

Trump's warning to Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with the Russian President this past Thursday and cautioned him about Ukraine

Will he be back?

Conflicting reports on Jared Kushner's role in the administration

While previous reports indicated that the President-Elect's son-in-law would not return to the White House, Israel Hayom reported that he has begun advising on the creation of the new administration.

Netanyahu:

'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked Holland for its conduct during the attacks on Israelis and warned: 'We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews.'

Trump promised sweeping crackdown on gender-affirming care

In a Truth Social video from 2023 that has made the rounds following his reelection, Trump pledged to push legislation banning federal support for gender-affirming care, to order investigations into possible side effects, and to promote education on traditional family roles.

Iran concerned about Trump's return

Dr. Tamar Elam Gindin, an Iran scholar at the Azrieli Center, explains why Iran is apprehensive about the incoming president.

Final US election results:

Trump wins 312 electoral votes, Harris 226

Arizona declared for the President-Elect, completing Trump's sweep of all 7 battleground states in last week's election. Trump also won the popular vote and will enjoy a Republican-majority Senate,

The irony of Michigan

President Trump’s winning Michigan is a compelling irony in a landslide victory and a stunning rebuke to Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Opinion.

Trump and Biden to meet on Wednesday

As part of the process of transition of power, President-elect Trump will meet with Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. local time.

'Fabricated scenario'

Iran denies it plotted to kill Trump before US election

Iranian officials reject US accusations of Tehran's involvement in an alleged assassination plot targeting Trump. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: A repulsive scheme orchestrated by Israel and Iranian opposition groups.

Trump announces:

Pro-Israel Haley, Pompeo will not be part of the administration

US President-elect announces he will not be offering roles to former US Ambassador to the UN and former Secretary of State.

Trump considering pro-Israel Rep. Stefanik for UN ambassador

As part of assembling his new Cabinet, Donald Trump is reportedly considering New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations.

PA chairman's office:

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' office says he spoke by phone to US President-elect, congratulated Trump on his election victory and extended his best wishes for success.

Iranian plot

Three people charged over plot to assassinate Trump

US Justice Department announces federal charges against three people in thwarted Iranian plot to kill president-elect Donald Trump before the election.

The Trump Triumph

There can be a sea change in the Middle East – a strong Israel, more Jewish and confident, with a military and civilian presence in lands conquered from our enemies who invaded us, and at peace with an Arab world mostly deradicalized and defanged.Opinion.

Israel dodges a bullet

Donald Trump is far from perfect. But at this moment, his election feels like deliverance. Opinion.

First appointment:

Trump names Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff

President-elect Donald Trump announces that his campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff when he assumes office in January. She will be the first woman to hold the role.

'A brave man'

Putin congratulates Trump on election victory

In first public comments on US election, Russian President congratulates Trump on his victory and commends Trump’s courage during the assassination attempt against him last July.

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

Israeli President and US President-Elect speak 2 days after Trump's reelection and discuss the need to return the hostages. In their call, President Trump stressed his love and support for the State of Israel.

The opportunity of Trump’s victory

How Donald Trump’s victory and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant’s firing pave the way for a strategic realignment in the Middle East that will serve as the foundation of regional peace and stability. By removing Gallant from office, Netanyahu removed the major political obstacle to pursuing victory on all fronts. Opinion.

Biden's 1st speech after election:

'On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power'

Outgoing US President in first remarks since this week's election says America's electoral system is honest, fair, and transparent.'

DOJ to wind down cases against Trump ahead of inauguration

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations against President-Elect on accusations of attempting to overturn 2020 election, mishandling of classified documents to be closed following Trump's victory.

Sheldon Schorer:

'Trump may put pressure on Israel'

Former chair of the Democratic party in Israel, Sheldon Schorer, tells Arutz Sheva his take on the elections. 'Trump won by telling people they're unhappy. They weren't but they bought it...Now he is my president as well and I hope that he will act properly.'

'Keep your promise'

The hostage's father's request from Trump

Tzvika Mor, whose son Eitan is being held hostage by Hamas, sent a letter to the President-Elect stating: 'The time has come for Israel to make the rules of the deal with Hamas from a position of strength and power that will ensure that our hostages will be the last in our history.'

Israeli journalist reveals:

Trump sued me for millions and lost

Rina Matsliah recounted the time that the current President-Elect of the United States sued her for ten million dollars. 'You should know that Donald Trump lost to me. I beat him. He didn't get a penny.'

Released hostage to Trump:

'I beg, promise hostages' return remains top priority'

Released hostage Sapir Cohen, who recently met with Donald Trump, sent the President-Elect a letter begging him not to forget the hostages.

Haredi vote tip the scales?

Distribution of the Jewish voting map in Pennsylvania

Historic change! Haredi consultant claims Trump skewed traditional voting patterns of the Jewish community, which historically leaned toward Democrats.

Thomas Friedman:

'Harris lost because of woke anti-Israel progressiveness'

Friedman says that Netanyahu called Trump so quickly because he fears the President-Elect.

'Confident he will facilitate peace'

Ukrainian Jewish communities congratulate Trump

Rabbi Mayer Stambler, Chairman of the Jewish Communities of Ukraine, issues statement congratulating US President-elect Donald Trump: The Biblical values he champions will undoubtedly guide the world toward a better future.

Harris after election loss:

'We must accept the results of this election'

US Vice President addresses the nation after election loss: I told Trump that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power. A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results.

Josh Hammer:

'The American people voted to end the madness'

Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large at Newsweek, says elections are a thorough repudiation of the failed policies of the Biden-Harris administration. People voted to end the madness and restore a semblance of normalcy and sanity.

'Greatest comeback in history'

Trump elected to be 47th President of the US

Live updates: Americans cast their votes in the 2024 presidential elections, choosing between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. According to AP and NYT, Trump has won 292 electoral votes, more than the 270 required to win.

Families of American hostages implore Trump to work to free them

The families of the seven American citizens still held captive by Hamas in Gaza released a statement calling on the President-Elect to work with the outgoing administration to secure the immediate release of the hostages.

Lee Smith:

'Trump's election robs Iran of its strategic depth'

Author and journalist Lee Smith speaks about Trump's victory and return to the White House, says Obama must be told to leave Washington like other former presidents to remove his negative influence.

Trump, Netanyahu speak, discuss US-Israel relations and Iran

Israeli PM is among the first to speak with the US President-Elect following his reelection. The two discussed the Iranian threat during their 20-minute conversation.