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:
“ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION.
BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!
DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”
This warning came on the heels of Trump’s earlier military action in Iran, where three nuclear sites—Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo—were reportedly targeted and “totally obliterated.” This escalation followed an Israeli missile strike the previous week, prompting a back-and-forth exchange of attacks between the two countries.
Trump: “I’m Not Happy with Either Party”
Later on June 24, Trump addressed reporters again after Israel accused Iran of launching a new missile despite the ceasefire. Iran denied sending additional missiles. Trump said he was “not happy with either party,” and was especially “really unhappy with Israel.” He warned that any retaliation from Israel would be considered a “major violation.”
“They [Iran] violated it, but Israel violated it too,” he said, reiterating his displeasure with both sides. He urged Israel to “bring your pilots home” and claimed that Iran’s nuclear facilities were effectively destroyed, stating, “Iran’s nuclear capacities are gone.”
Trump also downplayed Iran’s retaliatory strike on a US base in Qatar the night before, calling it “very weak” and even thanking Iranian officials for giving the US advance warning of the attack.
Conclusion: Trump Takes a Hard Line on Both Sides
Trump’s remarks mark a sharp and highly public stance on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, using blunt language to express frustration at both countries. His statements, both to the press and on social media, underline his attempt to assert leadership while distancing himself from further escalation.