Trump is actively pressuring Israeli President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, telling Axios in an exclusive interview that doing so would make Herzog a 'national hero.' Multiple news outlets confirm the reporting and quote, and Middle East Monitor notes this is an escalation of a months-long campaign—Trump previously called Herzog 'a disgrace' in March for not granting the pardon. The timing matters: Herzog has said he won't decide until potential plea deal negotiations are exhausted, meaning Trump's pressure is specifically targeting that decision point.