Trump labeled ‘unhinged’ as bizarre footage shows him issuing severe ‘danger’ warning to journalist
Donald Trump is facing criticism after a strange and tense interview where he warned a reporter they were “in danger” just for speaking to him. This came as the U.S. is considering whether to get involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
When asked earlier in the week if the U.S. would take part in the fighting, Trump gave one of his usual vague responses: “I may do it, I may not do it.” But now, signs suggest a decision could be coming soon — within the next two weeks, according to him.
After landing in New Jersey on Friday, June 20, Trump spoke to reporters and raised alarms about Iran possibly developing nuclear weapons. He said he disagreed with his own intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, who had reported that the U.S. didn’t believe Iran was currently making nuclear arms.
The conversation took a strange turn when a reporter asked if Iran’s allies might attack Americans abroad if the U.S. launched strikes. Trump responded that they were always concerned about that possibility. Then he added something unexpected — he said the journalists were “in danger” just for speaking to him. He repeated the warning and told them he should probably leave because it wasn’t safe for them to be around him.
This part of the interview raised eyebrows and sparked backlash online. Many people called his comments bizarre, with one person saying it didn’t show strength, only fear. Others accused him of being disconnected from reality.
Some people, however, believed Trump was referring to the risks he personally faces, especially since he strongly believes Iran is preparing to build a nuclear bomb.
During the same interview, Trump said Iran had gathered a massive amount of materials needed for a nuclear weapon. He claimed that within weeks or at most a few months, they could build one, and that the U.S. must stop that from happening. When asked whether he might convince Israel to back off, he said Israel was “winning” and it would be hard to get them to stop now.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed that Trump is still weighing his options. She read a statement saying he will make a final decision about U.S. involvement in the coming weeks, depending on how talks with Iran go. She also said stopping Iran from developing a nuclear bomb is one of Trump’s highest priorities.
Things have escalated quickly over the past week. Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early on June 16 and later warned people in Tehran to evacuate the city. The next day, the U.S. Air Force’s “Doomsday plane” — which is built to handle nuclear emergencies — was seen flying, and Trump met with top security officials in the White House’s Situation Room. During that meeting, he reportedly said he would approve a strike on Iran if necessary.
On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump expressed frustration, saying Iran should have accepted a deal he offered. “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” he wrote in all caps, adding that it’s been his position from the start.
By midweek, he told reporters that he had run out of patience. “I give up,” he said. “No more. Then we go blow up all the, you know, all the nuclear stuff that’s all over the place there.”
His words, tone, and unpredictability are causing even more division, with some worrying about what his next move might be — and how soon he’ll act.
