politics
March 15, 2026
‘War leader’ Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts
Experts query ‘mix-up of priorities’ as president plays golf, posts old pictures and repeats details of Bill Maher feud
TL;DR
- US-Israel war on Iran is ongoing, with US casualties mounting.
- Donald Trump's behavior during the conflict is described as chaotic and norm-defying.
- Trump spent a day of golf and attended a summit where he discussed language barriers with interpreters.
- He also posted extensively about a feud with Bill Maher, unrelated to the war.
- Prior to this, Trump posted images unrelated to the war, focusing on his self-image and past media appearances.
- Experts question Trump's priorities, suggesting a potential mix-up or strategic use of rash behavior.
- Concerns are raised about Trump's age and temperament, with comparisons to critiques leveled against Joe Biden.
- Trump downplayed the political impact of rising gas prices, stating the US profits from higher oil prices.
- His statements are seen by some as ignoring the concerns of average Americans regarding inflation.
- Trump's rhetoric regarding Iran has become increasingly aggressive, using harsh language.
- He posted a lengthy complaint about The New York Times, referring to Iranian leadership as 'deranged scumbags'.
- Trump did not comment on the loss of a refueling aircraft and its crew in Iraq but posted an old photo of himself in military clothing.
- His father sent him to military academy after he accumulated knives.