Trump Says He Could Run for Israeli Prime Minister, Citing 99% Approval

4 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 20

Donald Trump said at Joint Base Andrews that he could run for Israeli prime minister after claiming he had 99% approval in Israel, though he did not identify the poll.
Israeli law would make that impossible as stated: prime ministers must come from the Knesset, and Knesset members must be Israeli nationals.
Trump paired the boast with claims of influence over Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the Israeli leader would "do whatever I want him to do" as the two reportedly held a lengthy call on next steps in the Iran conflict.
The remarks came a day after Trump said he had been an hour away from renewed strikes on Iran before backing off at the urging of Gulf allies.
His claimed popularity in Israel contrasts with weaker standing at home, where a New York Times/Siena poll put his approval at 37%.

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