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Trump Drops The F-Bomb During Live Presser ‘We’re A Joke’

Constantly humiliating the office

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During a White House lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, President Donald Trump warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro not to challenge the United States.

“He doesn’t want to f‑‑‑ with the U.S.,” Trump said, stressing the seriousness of the situation.

Trump said Maduro had offered significant concessions during talks with the U.S., which Trump reportedly ended last week.

Social media quickly reacted to Trump’s remarks. Brian Krassenstein tweeted:

“Nothing like a President dropping the F-bomb at a press conference that is nationally televised in the middle of the day.

Pathetic. We are a joke.

Others joined in criticism. Mike Bates wrote: “That’s not normal.”


Many others expressed similar frustration over the president’s language.

According to The New York Times, Maduro proposed giving the U.S. a major stake in Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources. The Associated Press reported that Venezuelan officials also suggested Maduro could step down in the future to ease pressure from the Trump administration.

The president confirmed earlier this week that he authorized the CIA to expand covert operations in Venezuela, leaving the door open for possible direct action.

Maduro, widely viewed as illegitimate by much of the international community, was indicted in the U.S. in 2020 for leading a drug cartel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also advises Trump on national security, recently raised the reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest or conviction to $50 million. Rubio is pushing for Maduro’s removal, though Trump says his main goal is to stop drug trafficking and illegal immigration.

Trump also outlined ongoing U.S. military efforts against what his administration calls narco terrorists in the Caribbean. He said “land” operations are under consideration as part of the campaign.

The Venezuelan opposition, recognized as the legitimate winners of the 2024 election, welcomed Trump’s tough talk.

María Corina Machado, opposition leader and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, dedicated her award to Trump and called on the U.S. to help in the fight against Maduro. Trump acknowledged her dedication but said, “I don’t know who she is.”

Trump has a history of blunt remarks on foreign policy. In June, he used similar language after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran appeared to break down. “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f*** they’re doing,” he told reporters as he left for a NATO summit in the Netherlands.

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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