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India Today
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
The art of not giving a f*** about Donald Trump
In the summer of 2006, Stone Cold Steve Austin, appearing as a special guest referee, celebrated Donald Trump's victory over WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in the 'Battle of the Billionaires' in his traditional beer-chugging came his sneaky, legendary Stunner on Trump, setting the WrestleMania stage — and an entire generation — ablaze with one unforgettable two decades later, not much has changed for Trump. From a real estate developer and reality TV star, he has graduated to the Oval Office — which he runs, as many would point out, like Hollywood on To top it all off, he received a figurative 'Stunner' from his "tremendous friend" Bibi, who pushed him to blurt out, "They don't know what the f*** they're doing," shortly after Iran and Israel launched attacks against each other — completely against Trump's wishes — just after he had celebrated what he called a "total ceasefire" to end the 12-day war between the two West Asian was left visibly sulking, thundering, "Do you understand that?" after spitting out the moments earlier, it was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu who had rejected Trump's request to hold off on bombing Tehran, stating he would proceed with the attack in response to Iran breaking the truce, according to a report by Axios citing an Israeli official.A grand display of the art of not giving a f*** about CEASEFIRE, AND THEN, A PUBLIC MELTDOWNadvertisementAfter dropping the F-bomb in front of the cameras, a visibly furious Trump retired to his chopper. It was a long, dreary walk, the MAGA hat hanging loosely in his had been a long, exhausting day for Trump as well — one that began as a step closer to his Nobel Peace Prize dream. Hope, expectations, and disappointment gave way to despair, and then a flicker of renewed optimism — much of it playing out in real time on his Truth Social as he had done in the case of India and Pakistan, Trump rushed to announce a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. This time, he kicked it off with a dramatic curtain-raiser: "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT'S TIME FOR PEACE!"Two hours later, he disclosed the phased ceasefire "deal" for both sides. What followed was a stream of posters featuring Trump in various poses, celebrating "peace" — sometimes paired with "harmony," other times with "strength." He also claimed that both Iran and Israel had come to him "simultaneously" seeking thanking the B-2 stealth bomber pilots who, over the weekend, dropped bunker-buster bombs on Iran's most prized and secure Fordow enrichment facility at the heart of its nuclear ambitions, Trump reminded both Iran and Israel about "the deal."advertisement"THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"Then came the meltdown, as his "complete and total ceasefire" began to before dropping the F bomb, Trump wrote on his Truth Social: "ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES."To set the context — while Trump was in the middle of his celebration spree, Iran claimed there was no deal. Then came a hint of one, which was followed by four waves of attacks on Israel. Eventually, Iran announced that a deal was underway, and they would seize fire if Israel abstains from any further after, Israel claimed it was under attack from Iran — a claim Tehran denied. This prompted Israel to launch its own strike on Iran, much to Trump's dismay. After all, he was out on Truth Social, painting the town instructing Israeli fighter jets to 'turn around and head home, while doing a friendly 'Plane Wave' to Iran", Trump accused both countries of violating the truce he had eventuality of both countries not giving a f*** about his "plan" led him to say, 'We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing."As he boarded his jet to the Netherlands to attend a NATO summit, Trump left hoping the flimsy ceasefire he had brokered would hold in the days to come."Heading to NATO where, at worst, it will be a much calmer period than what I just went through with Israel and Iran. I look forward to seeing all of my very good European friends, and others. Hopefully, much will be accomplished!," he wrote on Truth Social.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE star Roman Reigns reveals he supports Trump ahead of WrestleMania
Wrestling superstar Roman Reigns has expressed his support for Donald Trump ahead of his headlining turn at WrestleMania this weekend. The former WWE champion opened up about his political views in an interview with Vanity Fair, and is the latest in a series of sports entertainment stars to give the president his backing. Advertisement Speaking ahead of Saturday's clash with CM Punk and Seth Rollins in Las Vegas, the 39 year-old said: 'I support our president. Trump is one of those guys where he's got a vast history and a huge background. Wrestling superstar Roman Reigns has expressed his support for Donald Trump (Getty) 'He's been in entertainment. He's been in big business, politics. At this point, I'm supporting a bright future for our country. Positive and competent leadership. 'For us to be what we're supposed to be, to be a world leader and carry that respect and do what a world power like us should be doing.' Perhaps more surprisingly, Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa'i, is registered as a Democrat in his home state of Florida and told the magazine he considers himself a centrist. Advertisement He was also critical of the president for picking fights with his political rivals, noting that Trump 'needs that adversary' in his life. 'He needs that opposition to bounce off of,' Reigns said. 'He needs that competitive motivation or something.' Hulk Hogan joined the Trump campaign trail in 2024 (REUTERS) Reigns further acknowledged that the chaotic state of our modern world 'seems to be more like wrestling than any other form of entertainment.' Trump has a long association with professional wrestling and the discipline has arguably played a significant role in shaping his trash-talking persona and habit of calling out opponents, whom he often derides with insulting nicknames like 'Crooked Hillary' Clinton, 'Sleepy Joe' Biden and 'Lyin' Ted' Cruz. Advertisement Hulk Hogan was a significant supporter during last year's presidential campaign, with the veteran brawler delivering a memorable address at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee days after Trump had been shot in the right ear by a sniper in Butler, Pennsylvania. Hogan expressed admiration for the courage his 'hero' had displayed in response to the attack, urged his fellow 'Trump-o-maniacs' to 'run wild, brother' and tore off his shirt in signature style. But before that, the billionaire commercial real estate tycoon hosted WrestleMania IV and V in 1988 and 1989 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and took part in the legendary 'Battle of the Billionaires' at WrestleMania XXIII in 2007, which ended with Trump, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and Bobby Lashley shaving the head of wrestling magnate Vince McMahon. The stunt saw Trump entered into the WWE's Hall of Fame and the latter's estranged wife, Linda McMahon, is now his education secretary.
The Independent
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
WWE star Roman Reigns reveals he supports Trump ahead of WrestleMania
Wrestling superstar Roman Reigns has expressed his support for Donald Trump ahead of his headlining turn at WrestleMania this weekend. The former WWE champion opened up about his political views in an interview with Vanity Fair, and is the latest in a series of sports entertainment stars to give the president his backing. Speaking ahead of Saturday's clash with CM Punk and Seth Rollins in Las Vegas, the 39 year-old said: 'I support our president. Trump is one of those guys where he's got a vast history and a huge background. 'He's been in entertainment. He's been in big business, politics. At this point, I'm supporting a bright future for our country. Positive and competent leadership. 'For us to be what we're supposed to be, to be a world leader and carry that respect and do what a world power like us should be doing.' Perhaps more surprisingly, Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa'i, is registered as a Democrat in his home state of Florida and told the magazine he considers himself a centrist. He was also critical of the president for picking fights with his political rivals, noting that Trump 'needs that adversary' in his life. 'He needs that opposition to bounce off of,' Reigns said. 'He needs that competitive motivation or something.' Reigns further acknowledged that the chaotic state of our modern world 'seems to be more like wrestling than any other form of entertainment.' Trump has a long association with professional wrestling and the discipline has arguably played a significant role in shaping his trash-talking persona and habit of calling out opponents, whom he often derides with insulting nicknames like 'Crooked Hillary' Clinton, 'Sleepy Joe' Biden and 'Lyin' Ted' Cruz. Hulk Hogan was a significant supporter during last year's presidential campaign, with the veteran brawler delivering a memorable address at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee days after Trump had been shot in the right ear by a sniper in Butler, Pennsylvania. Hogan expressed admiration for the courage his 'hero' had displayed in response to the attack, urged his fellow 'Trump-o-maniacs' to 'run wild, brother' and tore off his shirt in signature style. But before that, the billionaire commercial real estate tycoon hosted WrestleMania IV and V in 1988 and 1989 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and took part in the legendary 'Battle of the Billionaires' at WrestleMania XXIII in 2007, which ended with Trump, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and Bobby Lashley shaving the head of wrestling magnate Vince McMahon. The stunt saw Trump entered into the WWE's Hall of Fame and the latter's estranged wife, Linda McMahon, is now his education secretary.
