WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said that he could move to Israel and try to become prime minister if Americans eventually “get tired” of him, while also claiming he enjoys a 99% approval rating there.
The comments came during a Fox & Friends interview in which Trump also reiterated plans to end roughly $4 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel after 2026, while continuing arms sales. Trump said Israel no longer needs the assistance.
Trump’s claim of near-universal support in Israel is not supported by recent polling. An August survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute found only 10% of Israelis had “a great deal of confidence” in Trump to do the right thing on U.S.-Israel relations, while 46% said they had no confidence in him.
His suggestion that he could become Israeli prime minister was also largely rhetorical. Israel’s prime minister must be a member of the Knesset, meaning Trump would first need to satisfy Israeli citizenship and electoral requirements before such a scenario could even become legally possible.
The remarks come as U.S.-Israel relations enter a more uncertain period following Democrats’ takeover of Congress and weakening bipartisan support for unrestricted military aid. Reuters reported that Democrats plan greater scrutiny of aid to Israel, although Trump retains broad authority over foreign policy.
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