In a fiery and unusual moment caught on video, former President Donald Trump lashed out at both Iran and Israel over their ongoing hostilities, using explicit language that has quickly gone viral on social media.
Caught on Camera: Trump’s Blunt Words
Speaking to reporters while departing for the NATO summit on June 24, Trump criticized both nations for what he said was their inability to manage the conflict. “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard, that they don’t know what the f**k they’re doing,” he said. He then added, “Do you understand that?” before walking away.
The clip, shared by ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott, captured Trump’s rare use of profanity in public and quickly sparked reactions online.
Social Media Reacts
The video drew a flood of comments, with one X (formerly Twitter) user saying, “Oh he’s unraveling,” while another wrote, “Sounds like a weak response.” Some questioned his composure, with one person calling him “far too emotional to be a leader.” Others turned the insult back on Trump, remarking: “Speaking of not knowing what the f**k they are doing…”
One user summed up the sentiment by saying: “He’s our biggest embarrassment.”
Trump’s Warning to Israel on Truth Social
Earlier the same day, Trump posted an all-caps message to his platform, Truth Social, in response to a newly announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In the message, he sharply warned Israel:
