Trump Jokes About Becoming Israel’s Prime Minister, Claims 99 Percent Approval Rating
NEW YORK: U.S. President Donald Trump has made an unusual remark about his popularity in Israel, suggesting that he could become the country’s prime minister if he ever decided to leave American politics.
During an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that his approval rating in Israel had reached 99 percent, describing the figure as exceptionally high.
In a humorous comment, he suggested that if Americans ever became tired of his leadership, he could move to Israel and seek the country’s top political position.
Trump expressed confidence in his popularity, claiming that he had achieved one of the highest approval ratings in history.
Trump Highlights His Popularity in Israel
During the television interview, Trump spoke enthusiastically about his relationship with Israel and the level of support he believes he enjoys among its population.
His comments reflected his confidence in his political standing and the strong relationship he has sought to maintain with the Israeli government.
However, his claimed 99 percent approval rating was presented as his own statement, and no independent polling evidence was provided in the report to verify the figure.
Remark Draws Attention to US-Israel Relations
Trump’s comments have attracted attention because of the close political and strategic relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv.
The United States has long been an important diplomatic and security partner of Israel, with cooperation covering defense, regional security, intelligence and economic matters.
Trump has frequently highlighted his relationship with Israel as an important part of his political record.
An Unusual Political Remark
The suggestion that a sitting American president could move to another country and become its prime minister was widely unusual.
Israel’s prime minister is selected through its parliamentary political system, rather than through a direct presidential-style election.
Trump’s statement therefore appeared to be a humorous expression of confidence rather than a formal political proposal.
His remarks once again demonstrated his distinctive communication style and his willingness to make bold public statements about his popularity and international relationships.
