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Trump’s F-Word Outburst After Ceasefire Collapse Highlights Rare Presidential Vulgarity and Rising Frustration

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WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump’s use of an expletive during a fiery outburst Tuesday over the breakdown of the Israel-Iran ceasefire marked a rare instance of overt presidential profanity — and a window into his mounting frustration.

“We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f–k they’re doing, do you understand?” Trump said bluntly to reporters, visibly exasperated before boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews ahead of the NATO summit in Brussels.

The outburst came just hours after Trump triumphantly announced a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran — an agreement that unraveled almost immediately amid renewed rocket attacks and military strikes.

While presidential swearing is not unprecedented, Trump’s explicit language on live television was a stark departure from the decorum typically associated with the office. The moment underscored the high-stakes nature of his foreign policy efforts and the collapse of what he had hoped would be a legacy-defining diplomatic success.

This is not the first time Trump has used coarse language in public. In 2023, while campaigning in California, he infamously declared, “Let’s indict the motherf—er,” referring to then-President Joe Biden — a line that drew enthusiastic applause at a GOP convention.

Previous presidents have also let expletives slip, though usually inadvertently. In 2010, then-Vice President Joe Biden was caught whispering to President Barack Obama, “This is a big f—ing deal,” after the signing of the Affordable Care Act. In 2000, George W. Bush, unaware his microphone was live, called a reporter a “major league asshole” — a remark his running mate Dick Cheney agreed with “big time.”

But perhaps no vice president matched Cheney’s 2004 tirade, when he told Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to “go f— yourself” on the Senate floor. Cheney later said the insult was “the best thing I ever did.”

Democrats have had their share of expletive-laced moments too. Barack Obama referred to Kanye West as a “jackass” on multiple occasions after the rapper infamously interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Obama also called Mitt Romney a “bulls—ter” during a 2012 campaign interview and mimicked crude jokes in the audiobook version of his memoir Dreams From My Father.

Former President Bill Clinton also responded sharply in 2008 when Obama’s campaign criticized his comments about Jesse Jackson, saying in a radio interview, “I don’t think I should have to take any s— from anybody on that.”

Historically, presidential swearing has spanned party lines and eras. John F. Kennedy reportedly described an Air Force expenditure on his wife’s maternity suite as “a f— up,” while Lyndon B. Johnson, known for his crass demeanor, once said he knew “the difference between chicken s— and chicken salad.” President Harry Truman, once a railroad worker, famously called Gen. Douglas MacArthur “a dumb son of a bitch,” and referred to Richard Nixon as “a shifty-eyed goddamned liar.”

Still, Trump’s blunt rhetoric on Tuesday was unusual in its timing and directness — a reflection of his disappointment over a ceasefire unraveling before it could be cemented as a diplomatic victory.

The White House declined to comment on the language but emphasized that the president “remains committed to peace and stability in the Middle East.”

Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Over Role in Israel-Iran Ceasefire

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 WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump has been officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize following his role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a conflict he dubbed the “12 Day War.”

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., submitted the nomination in a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Tuesday, praising Trump’s “extraordinary and historic role in brokering an end to the armed conflict between Israel and Iran and preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.”

“President Trump’s influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible,” Carter wrote. “His leadership at this moment exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony. In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity. President Trump demonstrated both.”

The ceasefire, announced late Monday by Trump, followed a wave of escalating violence and included U.S. airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites in support of Israeli operations. Though full details of the ceasefire have not been released, both sides have since declared military objectives achieved, and the White House has cast the outcome as a major diplomatic success.

Despite the nomination, Trump appeared skeptical about his chances of receiving the prestigious international award. “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,” he wrote Friday on Truth Social, referencing past achievements he believes were similarly overlooked — including U.S. mediation in conflicts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, India and Pakistan, and Serbia and Kosovo.

“I should have gotten it four or five times,” Trump continued. “They won’t give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.”

Trump has previously touted the 2020 Abraham Accords, in which his administration brokered normalization agreements between Israel and four Arab nations — the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco — as one of his administration’s most significant foreign policy victories.

Only three sitting U.S. presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize. Republican Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the prize in 1906 for mediating peace between Russia and Japan. Democratic Presidents Woodrow Wilson (1919) and Barack Obama (2009) also received the honor — the latter within his first year in office, a decision that sparked criticism, including from Trump and other Republicans.

“Among the reasons it gave,” the Nobel Prize organization says of Obama’s award, “the Nobel Committee lauded Obama for his ‘extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples’” and for promoting the vision of a world free from nuclear weapons.

Former President Jimmy Carter won the prize in 2002 for decades of diplomatic work, and former Vice President Al Gore received the award in 2007 for his advocacy on climate change.

Trump’s recent nomination adds to a string of previous recommendations he has received for the Nobel Peace Prize during and after his first term, though none resulted in a win.

Trump Dares Democrats to Impeach Him Again in Blistering Truth Social Post: ‘Make My Day’

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 WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump issued a fiery warning to congressional Democrats on Tuesday, daring them to move forward with impeachment proceedings following his authorization of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and invoking iconic movie dialogue to do it.
“So go ahead and try impeaching me again—MAKE MY DAY!” Trump wrote in an early-morning tirade posted to Truth Social, quoting Clint Eastwood’s famous line from Dirty Harry. The post appeared to be a direct response to calls by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to impeach the president for what she called an unconstitutional military operation in Iran.
Ocasio-Cortez had denounced the strikes as a “grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers,” drawing Trump’s ire. “AOC is one of the dumbest people in Congress,” he wrote, accusing the congresswoman of being unable to handle American success. “She can’t stand the concept of our Country being successful again.”
The president also lashed out at other progressive House Democrats, targeting Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, as “a seriously Low IQ individual,” and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., whom he criticized for what he described as a “constant stream of complaints” about the U.S. He invoked Omar’s Somali heritage, calling Somalia a “failed country… drenched in Crime and Poverty,” and labeled her “one of the WORST in the world, if it’s even rated at all.”
Trump dubbed Ocasio-Cortez “The Mouse” and said she should be “forced” to take the same cognitive test he claims to have “aced” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president, who frequently boasts about his cognitive health, reiterated that his physician said he had performed “perfectly” on the exam.
He also took a shot at reports that Ocasio-Cortez might challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in the 2026 Democratic primary. “She better start worrying about her own Primary before thinking about beating our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer,” Trump wrote, using his characteristic nickname for the senior Democrat. “His career is definitely on very thin ice!”
Trump’s Truth Social barrage came amid reports of renewed tensions between Israel and Iran, despite the president’s announcement of a cease-fire earlier this week. Frustrated by the unraveling truce, Trump reportedly vented to reporters, “They don’t know what the f— they’re doing,” referring to both governments.

The president’s combative social media post and harsh rhetoric come as he enters a volatile stretch of his second term, with foreign policy challenges abroad and rising partisan tensions at home.

Photos and story: nypost.com

Multiple Tied Bodies Discovered in Mediterranean Sea Off Spain, Sparking Homicide Probe

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 PALMA, Spain (BN24) — Spanish authorities have opened a homicide investigation after multiple bound bodies were discovered in the Mediterranean Sea, raising fears of possible foul play linked to migrant smuggling routes from North Africa.

Since mid-May, at least five corpses with hands and feet tied have been recovered by Civil Guard patrol boats off the coast of Spain’s Balearic Islands, according to regional newspaper Diario de Mallorca. The grim findings have prompted the Guardia Civil to launch a full probe into what officials suspect could be a deliberate act of violence at sea.

Investigators believe the victims may have been migrants thrown overboard—bound and alive—following a dispute with smugglers during an illegal crossing attempt. “We are treating this as a suspected case of homicide,” a spokesperson for the Civil Guard told Agence France-Presse. Authorities are working to determine the identities of the deceased and the precise circumstances of their deaths.

Marga Prohens, the president of the Balearic Islands, described the situation as exposing “the cruelest side” of irregular migration routes. She called for urgent European cooperation to address the growing humanitarian crisis off Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

While the majority of Spain-bound migrants arrive via the longer but heavily trafficked route through the Canary Islands, hundreds continue to risk the shorter but deadly journey across the Mediterranean from North Africa to the Balearics.

According to figures reported by the Majorca Daily Bulletin, at least 31 bodies have been discovered in Balearic waters and beaches between January and June 2025 alone.

The Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration route in the world. The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) recorded 8,542 migrant deaths globally in 2023—more than a third of them in the Mediterranean.

18-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Two Family Members After Domestic Dispute in Elk Grove

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ELK GROVE, Calif. (BN24) — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two of his family members inside a home in Elk Grove, California, early Monday, following what police described as a domestic argument that turned deadly.

Officers from the Elk Grove Police Department responded around 5:35 a.m. to a report of gunfire at a residence on the 8200 block of Triplefin Way, about 16 miles south of downtown Sacramento. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims—a 51-year-old man and a 19-year-old man—dead at the scene.

Police said the shooting stemmed from a dispute among family members. “Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that the incident stemmed from an argument among family members,” the department said in a statement.

Authorities quickly identified the suspect as 18-year-old Noah Battaglia, who allegedly fled the residence before officers arrived. He was located approximately two hours later at a home in South Sacramento and taken into custody without incident.

Battaglia has been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on two counts of homicide. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the names of the deceased pending family notification.

Police said the investigation remains active as detectives work to determine what led to the deadly escalation.

 60 Critically Missing Children Recovered or Located in Historic U.S. Marshals Operation in Florida

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 TAMPA, Fla. (BN24) — A major U.S. Marshals operation across Florida has led to the recovery or safe location of 60 critically missing children, federal officials announced Monday, marking what authorities called the most successful child recovery initiative in the agency’s history.

Dubbed Operation DRAGON EYE, the two-week campaign targeted the state’s most vulnerable missing youth and resulted in eight arrests, including individuals charged with human trafficking, child endangerment, narcotics possession, and custodial interference, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Florida.

The operation, which covered Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties, was carried out by a multi-agency task force comprising federal, state and local law enforcement, social services, the medical community, and various non-governmental organizations. The recovered children, ranging in age from 9 to 17, were immediately provided with medical care, nourishment, trauma-informed counseling, and support from child advocates.

“These children were at the highest risk — victims of violence, trafficking, exploitation, and neglect,” said William Berger, U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Florida. “While we celebrate their recovery, we remain deeply conscious of the trauma many have endured.”

Berger called the effort “the most successful missing child recovery operation in the history of the United States Marshals Service — or to my knowledge, any such operation in the country.” He emphasized that many of the recovered children will continue to receive follow-up services to support their long-term safety and recovery.

Authorities define “critically missing” as children deemed at elevated risk due to factors such as exposure to violent crime, drug abuse, sexual exploitation, or domestic violence. Some of the children located during the operation were victims of ongoing abuse or trafficking, officials said.

The effort was strongly supported by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which aided in recovery efforts and helped connect children with critical post-recovery services.

“The success of Operation DRAGON EYE is a testament to what’s possible when agencies unite with a shared mission to protect children,” said Callahan Walsh, executive director of NCMEC. “These recovered children now have a chance to reclaim their childhoods and futures.”

Law enforcement agencies involved say they hope to replicate this operation’s collaborative model in future child protection initiatives across the country.

French Woman Alleges Rape by Udaipur, Indian Man After Party; Police Launch Manhunt for Accused

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UDAIPUR, India (BN24) — Rajasthan police have launched a search operation after a 30-year-old French national accused a 28-year-old man of raping her following a party in Udaipur on Monday evening.

The woman, who arrived in India on April 17 and had been traveling from Delhi, filed a complaint stating she was assaulted by a man she met at a local café party, according to Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal. The accused has been identified as Pushparaj Ojha, who also goes by the name Siddharth and reportedly worked with an event management firm.

The woman, who had reached Udaipur on June 22 by bus from Delhi, went to The Greek Farm café that night with two friends for dinner and a party. According to her complaint, the accused approached their table during the party, later suggesting they step out for a smoke. He then reportedly persuaded her to accompany him for a drive.

The woman told police that she repeatedly asked the man to drop her back to her hotel, but instead, he drove her to his rented flat in Sukher. Her phone had run out of battery, and when she asked him to help recharge it, she alleged he assaulted and raped her instead. She was dropped back at her hotel around 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Badgaon police station house officer Pooran Singh confirmed that the French woman was admitted to a private hospital in Udaipur Tuesday morning. “She informed her two friends about the assault, after which they took her to the hospital and also contacted the police,” Singh said. “A case has been registered under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.”

Singh added that once she is discharged from the hospital, officers will take a more detailed statement from her. “We have formed a team to track and arrest Pushparaj Ojha. He is currently absconding,” Singh said.

Authorities have informed the French Embassy in Delhi about the incident. The embassy is expected to extend assistance to the survivor while the legal process unfolds.

The incident has reignited concerns about the safety of foreign tourists in India, particularly in destinations like Udaipur that are popular with international travelers. While sporadic crimes against foreigners have been reported in the past, a sexual assault involving a visiting European national has drawn significant attention.

Police have urged anyone with relevant information on the accused’s whereabouts to come forward. Meanwhile, investigations continue and the survivor remains under medical care and police protection.

Iran Signals End to Military Operations as Trump-Brokered Israel Ceasefire Takes Hold

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WASHINGTON (BN24) — Iranian officials signaled Tuesday that the country’s military would cease offensive operations against Israel, appearing to endorse a ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump to end what he has termed the “12-day war.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement that Tehran would halt military activity if Israel also stopped its attacks. The message, issued just hours after Trump’s surprise announcement of a ceasefire agreement, marked the first indication from Iran’s leadership that it would comply — though no formal agreement has yet been released.

President Trump had taken to social media shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday to declare that both Iran and Israel had agreed to a complete halt in hostilities. “This war could have gone on for years and destroyed the entire Middle East,” Trump wrote. “I congratulate both nations.” He urged both sides not to violate the terms of the truce.

Despite the ceasefire announcement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched additional strikes overnight on Iranian military targets, including missile launchers in western Tehran. Iran’s state news agency IRNA confirmed that loud explosions were heard in multiple neighborhoods of the capital. The IDF also ordered evacuations in at least two districts of Tehran before the attacks began.

Israeli government officials did not immediately respond to Trump’s ceasefire announcement or to reports of the overnight strikes. “Israel is currently considering its next steps,” said a senior Israeli security official speaking on background. The country’s Homefront Command kept emergency protocols in place Tuesday, urging civilians to remain near bomb shelters and avoid large gatherings. Schools across Israel remained closed as a precaution.

In a separate statement issued Tuesday morning, the Israeli government said it had agreed to Trump’s ceasefire proposal and claimed success in achieving its military goals. “Israel thanks President Trump and the United States for their steadfast support and for their role in removing the Iranian nuclear threat,” the statement read. It also warned that any violations of the ceasefire would be met with a swift and forceful response.

While the ceasefire appeared to be holding on the surface, both countries accused each other of aggression in the hours after it was supposed to take effect. Early Tuesday, rocket sirens sounded in parts of northern Israel, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Meanwhile, Israel’s targeted airstrikes in Tehran signaled that Jerusalem is keeping its military options open despite the diplomatic breakthrough.

The situation remains particularly fragile in the wake of Iran’s ballistic missile attack Monday on al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the forward headquarters for U.S. Central Command and home to roughly 10,000 American troops. President Trump downplayed the strike as a “very weak response” to the U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. He confirmed that there were no American casualties.

While Trump celebrated the ceasefire as a major diplomatic win, it remains unclear how long the halt in hostilities will last. The White House has not released details of the agreement, and there is no known formal mechanism to enforce the truce. Still, Trump’s intervention has, at least temporarily, paused what had become the most intense military confrontation between Israel and Iran in decades.

With nearly 1,000 reported deaths in Iran and dozens more in Israel, the ceasefire may offer a reprieve to exhausted civilians — though neither government has stepped back from its core strategic aims. Both sides continue to claim victory, and observers warn that the underlying tensions that sparked the war remain unresolved.

For now, though, the region watches with cautious hope — and the world waits to see whether the Trump-brokered peace will hold.

Trump Nominee Warns Iran Retains ‘Significant Tactical Capability’ to Strike U.S. Troops

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WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump’s pick to command all U.S. military forces in the Middle East warned lawmakers Tuesday that Iran retains “significant tactical capability” to launch attacks against American personnel, including the use of ballistic missiles like those recently fired at a major U.S. military installation.

Vice Adm. Charles “Brad” Cooper, nominated to lead U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee just one day after Iran launched a barrage of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The attack, which caused damage but no confirmed fatalities, followed U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure over the weekend.

Cooper, using a football analogy to describe U.S. force posture, said troops in the region “need to be in a three-point stance every single day” to counter persistent threats from Tehran. His warning reflects mounting concerns that despite years of sanctions and military pressure, Iran’s capacity to strike remains robust and unpredictable.

The warning from Cooper came as the ceasefire between Israel and Iran teetered on the brink of collapse. Despite a surprise announcement from Trump on Monday night declaring a “complete and total ceasefire,” both countries exchanged fire in the hours that followed, accusing each other of violating the deal.

The Iranian missile attack on Israel overnight killed at least four civilians, according to Israeli authorities. In response, the Israeli Defense Forces launched what it called “strategic retaliatory strikes,” dropping more than 100 munitions on targets in Tehran and other major Iranian cities. Witnesses described a night of explosions in the Iranian capital, with videos shared online showing fires raging in multiple districts.

While neither side has released full details of the ceasefire agreement Trump referenced, both Israeli and Iranian officials have cast their military operations as victories — fueling skepticism about the viability of any lasting truce.

As the 12-day war drags on, the human cost continues to rise sharply. Iran’s Health Ministry reported Tuesday that at least 610 people have died since hostilities began. Independent tallies from the Human Rights Activists News Agency, a U.S.-based watchdog group, put the death toll closer to 974, citing extensive civilian casualties in urban areas.

In Israel, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed 28 fatalities, including those killed in the overnight missile barrage and earlier drone strikes. Thousands have been injured across both countries, with hospitals in Tehran, Tabriz, and Haifa reportedly overwhelmed.

The conflict has thrust Trump’s approach to the Middle East back into the spotlight. The president’s decision to greenlight airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities — targeting sites in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow — triggered not only Iran’s retaliatory missile launches but also widespread protests in Tehran and other cities.

Despite the renewed violence, Trump has defended the strikes as a “necessary show of strength,” while downplaying Iran’s missile retaliation as a symbolic move designed to “save face.” The Pentagon has not released a full damage assessment from the al-Udeid strike, though officials said the base remains operational.

As Vice Adm. Cooper prepares to assume command of CENTCOM, the challenges ahead appear daunting. With Iran’s missile threat still very real and the region’s largest war in decades still unfolding, U.S. forces are once again at the center of a volatile geopolitical crisis with no clear resolution in sight.

Israeli Intelligence Warned Top Iranian General to Flee Within 12 Hours or Face Targeted Killing

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TEL AVIV (BN24) — In a chilling escalation of the covert war between Israel and Iran, Israeli intelligence agents reportedly made direct contact with a senior Iranian general, warning him to flee the country within 12 hours or face targeted assassination.

The Washington Post, citing a source with access to a recorded call, reported that Persian-speaking operatives from Israel’s security services phoned high-ranking Iranian officials and issued personal threats. The target was reportedly a general with close ties to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

During the call, the Israeli agent delivered a blunt ultimatum: leave Iran with your wife and children within 12 hours or risk death.

“You’re on our list right now,” the officer said, according to the Post. “We’re closer to you than your own neck vein. Put this in your head. May God protect you.”

The Iranian general, reportedly caught off guard, responded with a question: “How should I send it to you?” The Israeli operative replied, “I will send you a Telegram ID.” The conversation was recorded, with the voice of the Israeli agent altered to protect his identity, the Post said.

The reported call is part of what appears to be a broader psychological and intelligence operation targeting Iran’s elite military leadership. The campaign seeks to sow fear and pressure Iranian officials to disavow their allegiance to Khamenei’s regime.

One demand made to the general was that he record a video proving he had distanced himself from the Islamic Republic’s leadership.

The Israeli government has not officially commented on the Post’s report. However, it comes amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and its proxy forces across the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the operation’s aim is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Yet Israel has not produced new evidence to prove Iran is actively working on a nuclear bomb.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump recently authorized a wide-ranging U.S. military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, marking a rare moment of coordination with Israel on direct action. U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles reportedly targeted uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and the deeply buried Fordow site.

The dramatic phone threat is just the latest in a string of covert and overt operations as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. Iranian authorities have not officially acknowledged the call, and Tehran has not responded publicly to the alleged threat made against the general.

The audio recording—if authentic—reveals the high-stakes psychological pressure campaign being waged by Israeli intelligence to fracture Iran’s military and political elite from within.

With the regional conflict entering its third week and a fragile ceasefire hanging in the balance, the United States remains closely involved in both military coordination and diplomatic maneuvering, as President Trump seeks to contain the fallout and maintain pressure on Tehran’s nuclear program.

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