Trump talks Iran war and election in front of yawning children: ‘You’re probably too young…’

This is a program that recognizes students who meet physical fitness benchmarks such as sit-ups, pull-ups, push-ups and running. Trump was joined at the event by athletes such as Bryson DeChambeau, Gary Player, Amani Oruwariye and Noah Syndergaard, as well as members of his Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Council.

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Trump added in a separate speech: “They didn’t like playing games with us… We basically wiped out their military in about two weeks.”

Trump used graphic language to describe the violence involving Iranian protesters, saying people were being shot “right in the eyes” and claiming large numbers of people were killed.

“I thought I was going to win the election easily, and by the way, I did… It was a rigged election,” Trump said, adding that he won “every swing state” and the “popular vote.”

These claims have been controversial.

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Footage of the event circulated online, drawing criticism from social media users. Some expressed concerns about the nature of the remarks made in front of school children, while others questioned the appropriateness of the occasion.

“Kids are starting to get bored and fidgety. Taking a picture with the president is not worth the torture,” one comment on X read. “That doesn’t stop him from continuing his nonsense. Conversation is his priority,” another comment read.