Washington, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump joked about the prevalence of the name Mohammed in the Middle East while discussing Iran's presidency, suggesting people could use the name if they were unsure what to call someone from the region.

Trump made the remarks at a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.

"Iran is the only country where nobody wants to be president," Trump said before pretending to ask people named Mohammed whether they wanted the position.

"Who wants to be [president of Iran]? Mohammed?" he asked, repeating the name several times before adding, "You know, if you're in doubt about somebody's name from the Middle East, just say, Mohammed."

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