Donald Trump has branded Greta Thunberg a 'trouble-maker' with an 'anger management problem' and suggested she see a doctor after the climate activist was deported from Israel. The Swedish campaigner was among 171 members of the Global Sumud Flotilla released from Israeli detention on Monday after the IDF foiled their attempt to bring aid into Gaza.
When asked about Thunberg during a press conference at the Oval Office, the US president made scathing remarks. 'She's just a trouble-maker. You mean she's no longer into the environment, now she's into this? She has an anger management problem, I think she should see a doctor.'
Thunberg fired back with a sarcastic Instagram post on Tuesday, writing: 'I heard Donald Trump once again has expressed his very flattering opinions on my character, and I appreciate his concerns for my mental health. 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.'
Speaking to reporters in Athens after her deportation, Thunberg said: 'Let me be very clear. There is a genocide going on. Our international systems are betraying Palestinians. They are not even able to prevent the worst war crimes from happening.' The flotilla aimed to bring aid to Gaza, where most of the 2.2 million residents have been displaced and the UN says hunger is rampant.
Israel, which rejects genocide accusations and says hunger reports are exaggerated, dismissed the flotilla as a publicity stunt. Some activists alleged inhumane treatment during detention, including sleep deprivation and beatings, which Israeli officials denied. Thunberg was previously detained in a similar attempt in June.
