Former US President Donald Trump sparked controversy with a provocative statement at a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday night, where he boasted about the US's response to Iran. In a tone-deaf remark, Trump claimed that the US had dealt a significant blow to Iran and that the country was eager to make peace. His comment was met with widespread criticism, with many interpreting it as a display of insensitivity towards the Iranian people, particularly in the wake of recent tensions between the two nations. The statement has reignited debate over Trump's foreign policy and his approach to international relations.
“We knocked the hell out of Iran and they’re dying to settle,” Trump said during a speech at Mount Rushmore Friday night. “We gave them a week off for a funeral, isn’t that nice.”
