Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=d3TalbAfRI9 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Watch Rubio Crack Up as Trump Explains Dramatic Shift on Iranian Leaders [0O5EDbTWrKq] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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 - Ehl3xOah3PA kG0X2BwQGg6 VP9fe10DysW nLEaFfwoV1z bSZTiYuDqxs yoZMn3Nejw4
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 - Ehl3xOah3PA kG0X2BwQGg6 VP9fe10DysW nLEaFfwoV1z bSZTiYuDqxs yoZMn3Nejw4