'I could become prime minister': Trump claims 99% approval rating in Israel
“You know when this is over, I could go to Israel and become prime minister,” he claimed on the day of the 2026 midterm elections.
On Tuesday, November 3, during an interview with Fox News's Fox & Friends, US President Donald Trump claimed to have a 99% approval rating among Israelis. Trump suggested that, following his tenure, he could potentially run for prime minister of Israel. This claim came during a discussion about the US administration's plan to end nearly $4 billion in annual military assistance to Israel by the end of 2026.
Trump highlighted Israel's economic strength and the political criticism Republicans face over continued American support for the Jewish state. The US President noted that Israel was "fine with" the plan to reduce aid, as they had "made a deal months ago." When questioned about the rationale behind ending financial assistance, Trump argued that Israel no longer required the funding.
Trump previously made similar remarks in May, during negotiations with Iran, suggesting that his popularity in Israel could enable him to pursue the leadership role. However, the validity of Trump's claim to a 99% approval rating in Israel remains uncertain, as it is unclear which polls he was referring to or whether any publicly available polling supports his statement.
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