US President Donald Trump has jokingly suggested that he could move to Israel and become the country’s prime minister if Americans ever grow tired of him.
Trump made the remark during an Election Day appearance on Fox News on Tuesday, where he spoke about his popularity in Israel and the relationship between both countries.
“In fact, if people ever got tired of me in the U.S., I’ll move to Israel, become prime minister,” he said.
The president claimed he enjoys a 99 per cent approval rating in Israel, describing it as the highest approval rating of anyone in history. However, he did not provide any polling evidence to support the figure.
His comments come amid reports that his approval rating in the United States stands at 32 per cent, significantly lower than the figure he claimed to enjoy in Israel.
During the interview, Trump praised Israel as a great ally and highlighted his administration’s actions against Iran. He also announced that the United States would end its annual $4 billion aid to Israel in 2027.
This is not the first time Trump has joked about seeking political office in Israel. He made a similar remark in May, when he also claimed to have 99 per cent support among Israelis.
