Trump: I could run for Prime Minister in 'Israel'

• Trump jokes about running for Israel PM
• Trump says Netanyahu “will do whatever I want”
• Trump defends Netanyahu as wartime leader

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he is considering a future political run for prime minister in 'Israel' once his time in American office concludes, citing his immense popularity in the country.

Speaking before the United States Coast Guard Academy graduation, the president claimed he has a virtually flawless approval rating among the 'Israeli' public.

"So maybe after I do this, I'll go to 'Israel', run for prime minister," Trump said. "I had a poll this morning. I'm 99%, so that's good."

It remains unclear which specific poll the president was referencing, and the White House did not immediately issue a response to requests for clarification.

Dominance over 'Israel'

The comments come against the backdrop of an ongoing joint US-'Israeli' military campaign against Iran.

When reporters questioned Trump on whether he had conversed with Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the current state of the war, the president emphasized his absolute influence over the long-serving 'Israeli' leader.

"He's fine. He's very, a very good man. He'll do whatever I want him to do. And he's a great guy. To me, he's a great guy." Said Trump.

The remarks on May 20 follow a rapid sequence of wartime declarations from the White House. Just one day prior, Trump stated he was actively considering launching "another big hit on Iran."

Two days earlier, however, the president noted he had temporarily delayed potential military strikes due to progress being made on a prospective deal to conclude the conflict.

Defending wartime ally

Netanyahu has served multiple terms as 'Israel's' prime minister since 1996, and Trump has remained a staunch supporter of his administration throughout the current war.

Despite Netanyahu's established standing, Trump used the press briefing to criticize how the 'Israeli' leader is viewed domestically, arguing that he is underappreciated by his own citizens.

"Don't forget, (Netanyahu) was a wartime prime minister," Trump added. "And he's not treated right in 'Israel', in my opinion ... But no, he's a wartime prime minister, and I just don't think they treat him well."