But what actually happened?
The Viral Video Fueling the Claim
The claim originates from a clip of Trump speaking at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner, where he appeared to reference communications from Iran.
In the widely shared video, Trump says:
“We hear them very clearly. They say, I don’t want it. We’d like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thank you. I don’t want it.”
The statement quickly caught attention, with many interpreting it literally — suggesting that Iranian officials had seriously proposed Trump for the country’s highest leadership position.
Reality Check: How Plausible Is This?
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