Greta Thunberg has clapped back at former U.S. President Donald Trump after he called her “crazy” and suggested she “see a doctor.”
Trump made the comments after Thunberg was deported from Israel, where she had joined a Gaza aid flotilla. The group of 171 activists was intercepted by Israeli forces before reaching Gaza and later deported to Greece and Slovakia. Referring to Thunberg, Trump accused her of having “anger management problems,” prompting a sharp and witty response from the 22-year-old Swedish climate activist.
Taking to Instagram, Thunberg wrote with her signature sarcasm:
“I heard Donald Trump once again has expressed his very flattering opinions on my character, and I appreciate his concerns for my mental health.”
She continued:
“To Trump: I would kindly receive any recommendations you might have to deal with these so-called ‘anger management problems,’ since – judging by your impressive track record – you seem to be suffering from them too.”
Her comeback quickly went viral, earning praise for its humor and composure. One supporter commented, “You’re clearly hitting a nerve – keep the pressure on! Thank you for giving us hope for future generations!” Another joked, “He’s going to need some cream for that burn.”
The exchange came just days after Thunberg’s first public appearance since her release from Israel. Speaking to reporters in Athens, she condemned the Israeli government’s actions and the treatment of detained activists.
“This [mission] is a last resort. It is a shame,” she said. “I could talk for a very long time about my mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment, trust me, but that is not the story. What happened here is Israel, whilst escalating genocide and mass destruction with genocidal intent, is attempting to erase an entire population, an entire nation, in front of our very eyes. They once again violated international law by preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza while people are being starved.”
Thunberg was one of 437 activists aboard the Global Sumud flotilla, which sought to deliver humanitarian aid to famine-stricken Gaza. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli naval forces before reaching its destination. Several activists have since claimed that Thunberg was mistreated while in custody—allegedly dragged by her hair, beaten, and forced to kiss the Israeli flag before being released. Others described “cells with bedbugs,” sleep deprivation, and a lack of food and water.
A group representing the flotilla members said several detainees were “beaten, kicked, and locked in a cage.”
Israel’s Foreign Ministry, however, rejected all allegations of abuse, maintaining that detainees were treated lawfully. Accompanied by photos of Thunberg at the airport, the ministry stated:
“All participants’ legal rights were upheld, and the only violence involved an activist who bit a female medic at Israel’s Ketziot prison.”
An Israeli Embassy spokesperson similarly dismissed the claims as “complete lies.”
Thunberg’s latest exchange with Trump adds another chapter to their long-running feud, which began after her rise to global prominence as an environmental activist. Both remain deeply polarizing figures—Trump for his climate change denial and Thunberg for her outspoken activism—ensuring their clashes continue to stir worldwide debate.
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