Donald Trump has once again sparked controversy with his sharp remarks about climate activist Greta Thunberg, amid her recent detainment by Israeli forces.
The international incident began Monday, following Thunberg’s claim of being “kidnapped” by Israeli military personnel while aboard a humanitarian aid vessel heading toward Gaza. The boat, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was intercepted in international waters, subsequently escorted to an Israeli port—triggering widespread global condemnation and heated online discussions.
In a prerecorded statement shared by the coalition, Thunberg calmly asserted:
“If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel.”
Israel’s Foreign Ministry later confirmed its military had boarded the boat, citing the nation’s long-standing naval blockade of Gaza as justification.
Amid the international uproar, President Trump weighed in with characteristic bluntness during a press briefing on June 10. When reporters asked if Trump had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Thunberg’s situation, he didn’t mince words:
