Trump jokes about becoming Israel’s prime minister

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 18:12 · Updated 19:22

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During a Fox News interview, Donald Trump joked that he could move to Israel and become prime minister if Americans turned against him. He also claimed 99% approval in Israel and said US aid would end after 2026; the article notes that changing the existing aid arrangement would require congressional approval.

Trump made the remark during an Election Day interview with Fox News and said he could move to Israel if Americans got tired of him.
He claimed 99% approval in Israel but provided no polling data to support the figure.
Trump said the US would stop providing about $4 billion in annual aid to Israel after 2026; the article says changes to the existing arrangement would require congressional approval.

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Key facts

Interview: Fox News, Election Day, Tuesday, November 3
Claimed approval in Israel: 99%; no supporting survey or polling data was shared
Proposed aid change: End about $4 billion in annual aid after 2026
Existing aid agreement: Runs through September 2028; changes would require congressional approval
US approval figures cited: 34% approval and 64% disapproval as of October 27