US President Trump: When this is over, I can go to Israel and become prime minister
US President Trump evaluated foreign policy issues in his interview with Salem News Channel.
Quick Look
- US President Trump evaluated his support for Israel, his intention to use military force against Iran and control of the Strait of Hormuz in his phone interview with Salem News Channel.
- He said the Iran war was 'easy' and that he was now in the middle of winning the war.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Trump stated that he strongly supports Israel and does not hesitate to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He argued that control of the Strait of Hormuz was under US control and that it was 'easy' for an Iran war.
US President Trump evaluated foreign policy topics in his phone interview with the conservative channel Salem News Channel.
Stating that he has always given strong support to Israel, Trump stated that this stance has not changed and that he is still "one of the most pro-Israel US presidents."
Pointing out that he has strong support in the Israeli public with his actions, Trump said, "My support rate in Israel is 99 percent, I am the most popular person there. When this is over, I can go to Israel and become prime minister." he said.
Reminding that Muslim Abdul el-Sayed received more votes from Jewish voters compared to his Republican opponent when he was the Democratic candidate in Michigan, the US President said that he could not understand this.
I would not hesitate to use military force against Iran
Asked if he would hesitate to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Trump said: "No, I wouldn't hesitate." he replied.
Leaving the door open as to whether or not he would return to comprehensive "military operations" against Iran, Trump answered the question: "Maybe." he replied.
The US President said that they were "doing very well" regarding Iran and claimed that they were passing more oil through the Strait of Hormuz compared to the pre-war period.
"We won Venezuela and we control the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is completely under our control." Trump said, arguing that the Iran war was "easy" for them.
The US President claimed that they can win the Iran war whenever they want and that this timing belongs to them, saying, "We are currently in the middle of the process of winning the war." he commented.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The USA may launch a military operation against Iran.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- The date or conditions of the military operation were not clarified.
- Details of the process by which Iran won the war were not disclosed.



