Greta Thunberg’s blistering response to Donald Trump after calling her ”strange”
The ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is still very much alive.
Following Trump’s public remarks labeling the 22-year-old activist as “strange” and “too angry,” Greta responded — and her reply is creating a stir online.
Once again, Greta Thunberg has found herself in the midst of international controversy — and this time, Donald Trump quickly shared his opinion.
On June 10, the 22-year-old Swedish climate activist was expelled from Israel after allegedly being detained by Israeli forces while attempting to sail to Gaza with humanitarian supplies.
Thunberg asserts that she and 11 other activists were “kidnapped in international waters,” a statement that Israeli officials categorically reject — referring to the mission as “a selfie yacht” and merely “a media provocation” aimed at gaining attention.
“She’s a young, angry person
In a pre-recorded video posted on Instagram shortly after the group was intercepted, Thunberg can be heard stating: “If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces — or forces that support Israel.”
When asked by reporters on June 10 if he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had talked about Thunberg during their earlier phone conversation, Trump responded.
“She’s a peculiar individual,” he shared with the press. “She’s a young, frustrated person. I’m not sure if it’s genuine anger; it’s honestly hard to believe.”
He continued on.
“I witnessed the events unfold. She’s definitely unique. Anger management is in order. I believe she should attend an anger management class. That’s my main suggestion for her.”
Trump also outright rejected her claims, stating:
“I think Israel has enough issues without abducting Greta Thunberg.”
Greta’s reaction
Many believed Trump had overstepped, making personal attacks on Greta instead of addressing her opinions — but in typical Trump style, no one was particularly surprised.
After being taken into custody by Israeli forces, Greta was eventually deported.
During a short layover in France on her return to Sweden, Thunberg encountered a throng of reporters — and they couldn’t help but inquire about her thoughts on Trump’s recent comments.
“Well, I believe the world could use a lot more young, angry women to be honest — especially with everything happening right now. That’s what we need the most,” she shot back.
Pressed when asked if she acknowledged entering Israel illegally, Thunberg responded:
“I did not realize that I had entered the country unlawfully. I clearly stated in my testimony that we were taken from international waters and brought to Israel against our will.”
Thunberg participated in a humanitarian mission with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which aimed to provide supplies and raise global awareness about the suffering in Gaza.
No hesitation in her words
Alongside Thunberg, the boat also had several other prominent passengers: Rima Hassan, a member of the European Parliament; journalist Yanis Mhamdi; Al Jazeera presenter Omar Faiad; and FFC organizers Yasemin Acar and Thiago Ávila.
“This was a mission to once again deliver aid to Gaza, which is urgently needed,” she stated.
“But also to express solidarity and convey that we see you, we recognize what is happening, and we cannot simply stand by and do nothing — that can never be an option.”
She was equally direct about the ongoing crisis:
“At this moment [it is] more crucial than ever due to the siege and the systematic starvation of over two million people, along with the ongoing genocide being broadcast live.”
Meanwhile, Israel continues to firmly reject any claims of genocide.