Trump’s Chaotic 24 Hours: Strange Iran Response and Controversial Remarks Spark Backlash

“Their genetics are not exactly your genetics,” Trump said.(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump appears to be spiralling again. As his war in Iran enters its third week, reports suggest he’s sending more marines to the Middle East, who could conceivably be the first “boots on the ground” in the conflict.

None of which tallies up with the idea, that he’s been telling anyone who will listen the last few days, that the conflict is nearing its end. Several days ago, in fact, he said the war was “completely finished, pretty much”. But then they apparently remembered they didn’t have a plan to keep the Strait of Hormuz safe for oil tankers to traverse, and as a result, petrol prices have skyrocketed, and nothing Trump is doing has had any effect.

Still, he’s spending his time wisely, trying on cowboy hats in the Oval Office and attacking female reporters. Oh and being increasingly racist. Here’s what you need to know. See More/Details