Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/MWpBkn27pBD.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Watch Rubio Crack Up as Trump Explains Dramatic Shift on Iranian Leaders [6zcJrmgU5rn] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT During a press conference, President Trump was asked why he had previously described Iran's leaders as “very rational,” “strong,” and “smart,” but more recently called them “scum” and “sick people.” Trump replied, “I got to know them,” prompting laughter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. #marcorubio #donaldtrump #laughter The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Check out our three new podcasts: NYNext (week): Pod Force One with MIranda Devine (weekly): NY POSTcast (daily): Get The Post’s latest headlines everyday with our Morning Report newsletter: Catch the latest news at Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - Facebook - CAt0GQ2D1vt MKxIM7vfeXs U1K0Sfsc6NW gb5SiX8TDtn crO4jDgGw9D JNnWspQYYkZ LKfDN4opGq3
During a press conference, President Trump was asked why he had previously described Iran's leaders as “very rational,” “strong,” and “smart,” but more recently called them “scum” and “sick people.” Trump replied, “I got to know them,” prompting laughter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. #marcorubio #donaldtrump #laughter The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Check out our three new podcasts: NYNext (week): Pod Force One with MIranda Devine (weekly): NY POSTcast (daily): Get The Post’s latest headlines everyday with our Morning Report newsletter: Catch the latest news at Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - Facebook - CAt0GQ2D1vt MKxIM7vfeXs U1K0Sfsc6NW gb5SiX8TDtn crO4jDgGw9D JNnWspQYYkZ LKfDN4opGq3