Bardugo on his slot in Likud: "Paying heavy prices" | Watch the interview

Yaakov Bardugo, a commentator and presenter on Channel 14 who was given a slot on the Likud list, was interviewed by Shimon Riklin and spoke about his transition from media to politics, his relationship with Netanyahu, his role in connecting Gideon Sa'ar to the government, and a legislative proposal to prevent retroactive investigations against candidates. Bardugo called for the establishment of a national commission of inquiry into October 7 and expressed confidence in a right-wing victory.

Yaakov Bardugo, a commentator and presenter on Channel 14 who was given a slot on the Likud list, was interviewed this evening (Tuesday) by Shimon Riklin on the program "In Riklin's Sukkah." In the interview, he spoke about his decision to move from media to politics following a call from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and about his role in connecting Gideon Sa'ar back to the government. Bardugo claimed that without Sa'ar in the government, the government would have fallen and the achievements against Iran, Nasrallah, and Sinwar would not have been possible. He presented a legislative proposal that would prohibit opening investigations into acts that preceded candidacy for the Knesset, arguing that right-wing figures are becoming targets for investigations. Bardugo called for the establishment of a national commission of inquiry into October 7, described the elimination of Nasrallah as a "game-changer" of the war, and expressed confidence in a right-wing victory in the elections. The interview also included personal remarks about his late mother and his family values.