Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Trump Mocks Greta Thunberg, Says She 'Should See a Doctor'

The president's remarks follow her deportation from Israel after a Gaza flotilla attempt, with disputes over activists' treatment still unresolved.

Overview

  • Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump called Thunberg a troublemaker and said she should see a doctor for what he described as anger issues.
  • Thunberg replied on Instagram that she appreciated his concern and suggested he could advise her given his own track record.
  • The 22-year-old was detained during a Gaza-bound flotilla operation and deported by Israel to Greece following the interception of the boats.
  • Thunberg and French lawmaker Rima Hassan alleged abusive treatment in custody, claims Israeli officials deny while citing a reported incident of a detainee biting a prison guard.
  • Israel has deported 171 activists from the halted Global Sumud Flotilla and 138 are reported still in custody, as some coverage questioned how much aid the vessels carried.