‘Will become Israel’s PM…’: Trump makes bizarre remark as Republicans face midterm ‘defeat’

Donald Trump has sparked fresh attention with an unusual remark about becoming Israel’s prime minister, jokingly suggesting he could take Benjamin Netanyahu’s job. The comment comes at a politically sensitive moment, as Republicans face mounting pressure in the US midterm elections and voters deliver their verdict on Trump’s presidency. His relationship with Netanyahu, Washington’s support for Israel and the ongoing Iran conflict have all remained major talking points in American politics. Was Trump simply making a joke, or does the remark reveal another moment of his unconventional political messaging? As the midterm results unfold, the spotlight is also on how the outcome could shape Trump’s domestic agenda and his approach to the Middle East.