Trump jokes about running for Israeli prime minister
Donald Trump made a lighthearted remark about potentially running for Israeli prime minister, citing his strong support in Israel. He expressed confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that he would comply with his wishes. The comments were made during a discussion about the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- ▪Trump claimed to enjoy '99%' support in Israel.
- ▪He joked about running for Israeli prime minister.
- ▪Trump stated that Netanyahu would do 'everything I want him to do.'
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump jokes he’ll ‘go to Israel and run for prime minister’ after leaving White House — Washington Examiner
- ▪ 'Could run for position of PM in Israel': Trump jokes about his new ambitions — Times of India — Top
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:56 +0000 |
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Toggle PlayTrump jokes about running for Israeli prime ministerNewsFeedTrump jokes about running for Israeli prime ministerRead moreDonald Trump joked that he could run for Israeli prime minister after claiming he enjoys ‘99%’ support in Israel. The US president was speaking to reporters about the war on Iran, where he also said Netanyahu would do ‘everything I want him to do’.Published On 20 May 202620 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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