U.S. President Donald Trump says he could run for prime minister in Israel, making remarks that tie to his claimed popularity there. Multiple outlets report that Trump stated he has a 99% approval rating in Israel and suggested that he “could run for Prime Minister.” The comments come as his approval ratings among American voters continue to fall, with reports referencing recent polling that shows increasing disapproval related to areas such as the economy and the Iran war.
In Israel, Middle East Eye cites a February poll by the Israeli think tank Jewish People Policy Institute, which found that 73% of Israelis rate Trump as a better-than-average U.S. president. The outlets present Trump’s Israeli approval claim as part of a broader pattern of political messaging, without indicating any formal move toward candidacy. The reports do not show additional verification for the specific “99%” figure, but they note the existence of the separate Israeli polling result and Trump’s remarks about eligibility and potential leadership.
