Trump backs Palestinian candidate Nasry Asfura in Honduras' presidential race

• Trump endorsed Nasry “Tito” Asfura ahead of Honduras’ presidential vote.
• Asfura, 67, is competing in a close three-way race.
• Asfura welcomed the endorsement, emphasizing democracy and national values.

US President Donald Trump stepped into Honduras’ presidential race on Wednesday, publicly backing conservative contender Nasry “Tito” Asfura just days before voters head to the polls.

Trump’s endorsement, delivered through his Truth Social account, framed Asfura as a crucial ally in what he described as an ongoing regional struggle.

“The only real friend of Freedom in Honduras is Tito Asfura,” Trump wrote, insisting that the two “can work together to fight the Narcocommunists, and bring needed aid to the people of Honduras.”

Asfura, 67, a well-known businessman of Palestinian origin and former mayor of Tegucigalpa, is locked in a competitive three-way contest against a left-leaning attorney and a right-wing television personality. His campaign quickly amplified Trump’s remarks, with Asfura thanking the former president and stressing his commitment to safeguarding the country’s political system.

“We stand firm to defend our democracy, our freedom and the values that make our country great,” he said in a social media message.

Trump also drew comparisons between Honduras and Venezuela, a country where he has long taken a hard-line stance against President Nicolás Maduro. “Will Maduro and the narco-terrorists seize another country?” he asked, suggesting Sunday’s election could shape the future balance of power in the region.