During his address to the Israeli parliament on Monday, President Trump went off script and urged President Issac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is standing trial on three corruption charges.

Why it matters: It's a stunning intervention in Israel's domestic politics and judicial system, made from the Knesset podium. Trump has weighed in on Netanyahu's trial before, but in his speech he went further than ever before to boost his ally's domestic political standing. • Trump's speech suggests that he could endorse Netanyahu during the election that is expected to take place in the coming year.

What he's saying: "I have an idea Mr. President, why don't you give him a pardon?" • "Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about this?" Trump said, referring to alleged

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