Trump claims he has ‘99 percent approval’ in Israel – as ratings slump in US

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21 May 2026 • 7:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump claims he has ‘99 percent approval’ in Israel – as ratings slump in US

  • Donald Trump claimed he could run for prime minister in Israel, asserting a "99 percent approval" rating in the country.
  • This claim stands in stark contrast to his plummeting popularity in the US, where a Fox News poll indicates his overall approval is just 39 percent.
  • Disapproval of the Iran war has increased to 60 percent, significantly contributing to his low approval ratings among American voters.
  • Economic concerns are also mounting, with only 24 percent approving of his economic management, and 77 percent perceiving the US economy to be in poor condition.
  • Trump has dismissed voters' worries about the economy, stating his sole focus is preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, despite his policies being linked to rising living costs.

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