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Trump Claims 99% Israeli Approval, Suggests He Could Be Prime Minister
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Former US President Donald Trump claimed a 99% approval rating in Israel and suggested he could become prime minister during a November 3, 2026, interview. His comments coincided with discussions about ending $4 billion in annual US military aid to Israel. Trump stated he and "Bibi Netanyahu" had previously agreed to the aid but made a deal to stop it, asserting Israel was "fine with it." The article questions the basis for his claimed popularity.
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- Donald Trump claimed a 99% approval rating in Israel and suggested he could become prime minister.
- Trump made the claims during a November 3, 2026, interview with Fox & Friends.
- The remarks were made in the context of ending $4 billion in annual US military aid to Israel.
- Trump stated he and "Bibi Netanyahu" had previously agreed to the aid but made a deal to stop it.
- The article notes the lack of clarity regarding the polls Trump cited for his approval rating.
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