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Fact Check: Trump's 2013 tweet about Obama attacking Iran resurfaces amid his own military action.

Fact Check: Trump's 2013 tweet about Obama attacking Iran resurfaces amid his own military action.

Published June 23, 2025
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# Fact Check: Trump's 2013 Tweet About Obama Attacking Iran Resurfaces Amid His Own Military Action ## What We Know In November 2013, Donald Trump tw...

Fact Check: Trump's 2013 Tweet About Obama Attacking Iran Resurfaces Amid His Own Military Action

What We Know

In November 2013, Donald Trump tweeted that then-President Barack Obama would start a war with Iran to win re-election, stating, "Remember that I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly—not skilled!" This tweet has resurfaced amid recent military actions taken by Trump as the current president, particularly in the context of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel (source-4, source-6).

As of June 2025, Trump has made statements urging Iran's "unconditional surrender" and has escalated military rhetoric, which has drawn comparisons to his earlier criticisms of Obama’s foreign policy decisions regarding Iran (source-2, source-5).

Analysis

The resurfacing of Trump's 2013 tweet highlights a notable irony in his current military stance. Critics have labeled Trump a "hypocrite" for engaging in military action against Iran while having previously condemned Obama for similar actions. The context of Trump's tweet was a prediction about Obama’s potential military engagement with Iran, which Trump framed as a political maneuver to secure re-election. This characterization reflects a broader narrative that Trump has maintained throughout his political career, often framing military actions as politically motivated rather than strategically necessary (source-4, source-7).

The sources discussing Trump's current military actions and the historical context of his tweet are generally credible, including established news outlets and academic analyses. However, the interpretation of Trump's actions as hypocritical can vary depending on political perspectives, which may introduce bias into the analysis. The framing of Trump's military actions as a continuation of a pattern observed in previous administrations is a common critique among political commentators, but it is essential to recognize that motivations for military action can be complex and multifaceted (source-3, source-6).

Conclusion

The claim that Trump's 2013 tweet about Obama attacking Iran has resurfaced amid his own military actions is Partially True. While the tweet indeed resurfaced in the context of Trump's recent military rhetoric and actions against Iran, the implications of hypocrisy are subjective and depend on one's political perspective. Trump's historical criticism of Obama aligns with his current military stance, but the motivations behind military actions can be complex and should be evaluated within a broader geopolitical context.

Sources

  1. Donald Trump – Wikipedia
  2. Trump calls for Iran to surrender as conflict with Israel escalates
  3. Tämän takia Trump ei nyt jänistänyt iskusta Iraniin ... - Yle.fi
  4. Donald Trump's Old Tweet Mocking Obama On Iran Comes Back To Haunt Him
  5. Trump's 12-year-old tweet goes viral after he bombs Iran. ...
  6. Trump branded 'hypocrite' for bombing Iran thanks to this 2013 social ...
  7. 'Obama will start a war with Iran to win re-election': Amid US strikes ...

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