‘U.S. NAVY PIRATES!’: Trump ‘Publicly Humiliates’ Own Troops In Mideast, Echoes Iran TAUNTS | Watch

| May 02, 2026, 11:42:00 PM | TOI.in
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US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after comparing US Navy operations in Mideast to “pirates” during a rally in Florida. Speaking about actions amid the blockade of Iranian ports, Trump openly described seizing ships, cargo, and oil, calling it a “very profitable business.” His remarks, delivered to a cheering crowd, have raised serious questions about US strategy in the region and the optics of such aggressive maritime tactics. Is this rhetoric or a reflection of policy? Watch

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