Donald Trump’s warning to ‘desperate’ Obama not to strike Iran resurfaces after he does it himself

A 2011 video has resurfaced showing Donald Trump accusing then-President Barack Obama of planning a war with Iran to boost his re-election chances. In the clip, Trump criticized Obama as “weak” and “ineffective,” claiming he would start a conflict with Iran to gain political support. Trump, who now faces backlash for launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, had repeatedly accused Obama of similar tactics in tweets from 2011 to 2013, calling him “desperate” and “not skilled.” Over the weekend, Trump confirmed the U.S. had bombed three major nuclear facilities in Iran, sparking fears of retaliation, rising oil prices, and possible terrorist threats.

The international response to Trump’s strikes has been mixed, with both concern and support expressed by U.S. allies. The attack has reignited fears of a broader conflict, potentially escalating into a global crisis. Ironically, Trump previously withdrew the U.S. from Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on Tehran. Meanwhile, Obama recently warned that the U.S. is veering toward autocracy, criticizing the current political leadership for undermining democratic norms and resembling authoritarian regimes like Hungary under Viktor Orbán.