Senior advisers to President Trump joked about fleeing to Israel and seeking asylum because they expected a Republican defeat in the midterm elections, it is now reported. During a private strategy call six days before the vote, Trump adviser James Blair quipped, “At least Bibi won. He will protect us. " Trump's chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, responded: "Maybe we can get asylum in Israel. ".

Senior advisers to President Trump joked about fleeing to Israel and seeking asylum because they expected a Republican defeat in the midterm elections, it is now reported. During a private strategy call six days before the vote, Trump adviser James Blair quipped, “At least Bibi won. He will protect us. " Trump's chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, responded: "Maybe we can get asylum in Israel. ".