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Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited controversy on June 24 with an unusually explicit outburst aimed at both Iran and Israel amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Captured on video as he departed for the NATO summit, Trump was heard lashing out over reported ceasefire violations, saying, “They don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.”
The clip, posted by ABC reporter Rachel Scott, quickly went viral and triggered a wave of polarized reactions. Critics slammed Trump’s tone as “unpresidential” and “reckless,” with one user calling him “our biggest embarrassment.” Others defended his bluntness, arguing that his frustration reflected justified concern over escalating conflict.
Trump’s remarks followed a warning he had issued on his Truth Social platform, where he urged Israel to hold back on retaliatory strikes against Iran. “DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS,” he wrote in all caps, calling any escalation a “major violation” and demanding that Israel “bring your pilots home, now.”
His post came shortly after Iran launched a strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar—a move Trump downplayed as “very weak.” He even thanked Iranian officials for what he described as a “courtesy heads-up” about the attack, raising eyebrows across the political spectrum.
The former president didn’t hold back when addressing Israel either. Responding to allegations that Iran had fired a rocket post-ceasefire, Trump turned his criticism toward Tel Aviv. “I’m not happy with Israel,” he said. “This is a major violation.”
Trump also claimed that Iran’s nuclear capabilities had been “eliminated,” referring to past military actions under his administration. He insisted both nations were at fault for breaking the ceasefire, describing the entire situation as a “mess of their own making.”
Known for his direct and often combative communication style, Trump’s comments underscored his no-nonsense approach to foreign policy. But critics argue that his lack of diplomatic tact could do more harm than good in an already volatile geopolitical climate.
As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, Trump’s explosive language and combative stance have reignited debate about his influence on U.S. foreign affairs—and whether his approach brings clarity or chaos to the global stage