Trump claims 99% approval in Israel, jokes about becoming PM
The gist
US President Trump told Fox & Friends he has 99% approval in Israel and joked he could move there and become prime minister.
He cited no poll, and Israeli surveys show trust in him fell sharply during 2026.
How it unfolded
- May 20, 2026Trump told reporters he was at 99% in Israel and could run for prime minister, saying he had a poll that morning but not identifying the pollster or methodology.
- Oct 18, 2026Trump issued a 'complete and total endorsement' of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's 27 October election, calling him a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister'.
- Nov 3, 2026In a Fox & Friends phone interview, Trump claimed a '99% approval rating in Israel' and joked he would move to Israel and become prime minister if Americans tired of him.