Video: Trump calls Iran war a ‘little diversion’ as casualties top 2,000
US President Donald Trump
Abdullateef Fowewe
United States President Donald Trump has downplayed the ongoing U.S. war with Iran during a rally here, describing it as a “little diversion” that’s “going swimmingly” and nearing an end, despite over 2,000 deaths.
“I don’t want to be a wise guy. I don’t want to speak too soon. But we do very well,” Trump said.
“We can do whatever we want. And it should be — it should be ending.”
He boasted of the economy, claiming, “We had the best economy in the history of our country in my first term, and we’re blowing it out now,” even amid the Hormuz blockade driving up energy prices.
The comments, ahead of midterms, drew criticism for minimising the conflict’s toll.
