Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=LSvdoXRGB4B Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Watch Rubio Crack Up as Trump Explains Dramatic Shift on Iranian Leaders [EsdeBW7NxM1] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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 - NzFZO92UHkg pSuXhGJZrPh HFeGqlJq9Zs n0NibsnViGZ cTkg9mASARM kftpDlUyRVj
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 - NzFZO92UHkg pSuXhGJZrPh HFeGqlJq9Zs n0NibsnViGZ cTkg9mASARM kftpDlUyRVj