Open mic reveals Obama and Sarkozy trash talking Netanyahu

Ynet News reports audio caught from an open mic conversation between Sarkozy and Obama at the G20:

Microphones accidently left on after G20 meeting pick up private conversation between US, French presidents. Sarkozy admits he ‘can’t stand’ Israeli premier. Obama: You’re fed up with him? I have to deal with him every day!

Here’s more:

The conversation apparently began with President Obama criticizing Sarkozy for not having warned him that France would be voting in favor of the Palestinian membership bid in UNESCO despite Washington’s strong objection to the move.

The conversation then drifted to Netanyahu, at which time Sarkozy declared: “I cannot stand him. He is a liar.” According to the report, Obama replied: “You’re fed up with him, but I have to deal with him every day!”

The remark was naturally meant to be said in confidence, but the two leaders’ microphones were accidently left on, making the would-be private comment embarrassingly public.

Surprised? No, we all know how he feels. But this is the first time he’s been caught revealing his true feelings. Now if we can just get a hold of the audio, and maybe that tape that he LA Times has hidden in a drawer sometimes…


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