Trump Jokes He Could Run For Israeli PM as Netanyahu Faces Election Threat: 'Maybe I Will'

Published on 5/20/2026, 3:29:04 PM

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Trump Jokes He Could Run For Israeli PM as Netanyahu Faces Election Threat: 'Maybe I Will' Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 20:59 IST The quip came hours after Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a preliminary bill to dissolve itself, opening the door to snap elections.
US President Donald Trump.
(AFP) US President Donald Trump joked that he could one day run for prime minister of Israel, claiming he was “99%" popular there, as Israeli politics was thrown into turmoil by moves toward an early national election that could unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Maybe after I do this I’ll go to Israel and run for prime minister," Trump said during remarks.
He added, “I had a poll this morning…

Quick context: Trump Jokes He Could Run For Israeli PM as Netanyahu Faces Election Threat: 'Maybe I Will' Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 20:59 IST The quip came hours after Israel’s parliament, the Knesset...

Published May 20, 2026.

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