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Trump says he’d move to Israel and be prime minister if Americans tire
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the approximately $4 billion in annual aid to Israel will end at the end of the year under an understanding he reached with Netanyahu. Claiming he has 99 percent approval in Israel, Trump said, "If Americans tire of me, I’ll move to Israel and become prime minister."
U.S. President Donald Trump joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends program by phone on the morning of midterm election day. Trump said the approximately $4 billion in annual aid to Israel would end in December 2026 under an understanding he reached with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several months ago.
Trump also said the aid would continue if necessary, describing his support in Israel as follows: "I have a 99 percent approval rating in Israel. Can you believe it? In fact, if people in the United States ever tire of me, I’ll move to Israel and become prime minister."
The program’s hosts repeatedly asked whether the statement covered military aid, direct financial support or arms deliveries. Trump did not provide details but reiterated that the arrangement would end in December. The Jerusalem Post reported that Trump also said Israel could continue purchasing weapons from the United States and receive additional aid if necessary.
Trump claimed the idea came from Netanyahu: "Let me be honest with you. He brought it up." Trump also said Israel no longer needed the aid because it was a "very advanced country."
The U.S. president also argued that ending the aid would eliminate one of the Democrats’ most effective arguments against Republicans. The debate is particularly prominent in the Michigan Senate race, where support for Israel has become central to the campaign.
The statement also raised questions about the future of the existing military aid agreement between the two countries. The 10-year memorandum, which expires in 2028, provides for the United States to give Israel a total of $38 billion in military aid. The Jerusalem Post wrote that Israeli defense sources were surprised by the statement.
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