Donald Trump told a room full of children that Iran was “two weeks away” from killing them during a rant on the war before going on to mock their dreams and aspirations.
The bizarre moment came during a string of inappropriate comments as he veered off script during a White House sports event.
Surrounded by children and professional athletes in the Oval Office, Trump quickly passed over great sporting accomplishments in the United States, such as America 250 this summer and the World Cup’s ticket numbers, to war.
He said: “We have to make a journey down to Iran to take their nuclear weapon.
“They would’ve had a nuclear weapon within two weeks.
“We sent that beautiful B-2 bomber in and we blew up their nuclear potential. It was obliterated — for those who are not aware.To a point where it will take them weeks to dig down.
“And we wouldn’t let them dig down. We have our eyes on it all the time. But it was a very important thing. So we would’ve had an Iran with a nuclear weapon. And maybe we wouldn’t all be here right now.
“I can tell you, the Middle East would’ve been gone. Israel would’ve been gone. They would’ve trained their sights on Europe first, then us. Because they’re sick people. These are sick people, and we’re not going to let lunatics have nuclear weapons. It’s not going to happen. And we have beaten them badly.”
The moment has gone viral online, alongside another moment where he talked about shooting protesters between the eyes – pointing to his forehead and saying: “Right there.”
He was joined at his event on Tuesday by Cabinet Secretaries Linda McMahon, Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
On Tuesday, the White House held an event announcing the return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
The award is part of the currently-defunct Presidential Fitness Test, which was an annual test of school-aged children’s athletic abilities.
During the event, one girl told Trump that she wanted to play volleyball, before he replied “soccer might be better” referring to her height.
He then asked a boy to his right, who said he played football, but wanted to pursue powerlifting next year.
“You’ll never compete against women in powerlifting,” Trump said, before asking: “Do you think you can take me in a fight?”
