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U.S. President Donald Trump said he could go to Israel and become prime minister once the current conflict is over, while reaffirming strong support for Israel and leaving open the possibility of renewed large-scale military operations against Iran.
Speaking by phone with conservative broadcaster Salem News Channel, Trump said his position on Israel had not changed and described himself as one of the most pro-Israel U.S. presidents.
“My approval rating in Israel is 99%. I’m the most popular person there. When this is over, I could go to Israel and become prime minister,” Trump said.
Trump also referred to Michigan, where he said Muslim Democratic candidate Abdulrahman el-Sayed received more votes from Jewish voters than his Republican rival, adding that he did not understand the result.
Asked whether he would hesitate to use military force to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, Trump replied: “No, I wouldn’t hesitate at all.”
He also left open the possibility of returning to broader military operations against Iran, answering “It’s possible” when asked about such a scenario.
Trump said the U.S. was doing “very well” regarding Iran and claimed more oil was moving through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war.
“We won Venezuela, and we control the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is completely under our control,” Trump said.
He also described the Iran war as “easy” for the U.S. and claimed Washington could win it whenever it chose.
“We’re in the middle of the process of winning the war right now,” Trump said.
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