Trump says Netanyahu won't be arrested in US after NYC mayor's threat

In late July 2026, President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting the United States. This came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggested he might seek Netanyahu's arrest over an International Criminal Court warrant. Trump dismissed Mamdani's threat, saying it would not happen under his watch. Some Democrats also criticized Mamdani for his comments. Meanwhile, a New York City council member is pushing for an investigation into whether Mamdani broke the law by threatening to arrest a foreign leader.