A Very Wise Man Once Said…’: Fox Reporter Replays Trump’s Old Iran Remark, His Response Sparks Buzz

A sharp exchange between US President Donald Trump and Fox News reporter Peter Doocy has set social media buzzing, just hours after the United States signed a high-stakes peace agreement with Iran.

The moment took place during a press conference in Switzerland, where Trump attended the G7 Summit before finalising the much-discussed deal. What started as a routine question quickly turned into a headline-grabbing back-and-forth when Doocy reminded Trump of his own words from 2020.

“A wise man once said, in January 2020, ‘Iran never won a war, but never lost a negotiation,’” Doocy said, before revealing the quote belonged to Trump himself.

Trump, with a smirk, played along and asked, “Who said that?” before responding, “That’s what I thought you were going to say.”

But behind the humour was a serious question—how could Trump convince skeptical Americans that the latest deal with Iran was truly in America’s best interest?

Instead of directly defending the agreement, Trump launched into another familiar target: the American media.

He accused outlets like The New York Times, CNN, and NBC of being biased against him, claiming that even if Iran had openly surrendered, critics would still paint it as a victory for Tehran.

“No matter what I do, I’m going to get bad press,” Trump complained, repeating his long-standing criticism of what he calls “fake news.”

The exchange highlighted the often hostile relationship between Trump and major US news organisations, especially on key issues like foreign policy, trade, and military decisions.

The peace agreement itself—officially titled the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran—has become one of the most debated deals of Trump’s presidency.

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Under the agreement, both sides have committed to an immediate and permanent halt to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon. The US has also agreed to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days and gradually withdraw military forces from the region.

However, the deal has triggered criticism even within Trump’s own Republican Party.

Several lawmakers have raised concerns over the lifting of oil sanctions, the unfreezing of nearly $170 billion in Iranian assets, and the proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund, warning that these moves could strengthen Iran’s military and nuclear ambitions.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was among the first to criticise the deal, saying it could allow Tehran to rebuild and gain leverage in future conflicts.

Despite the criticism, Trump’s approval ratings reportedly saw a slight rise after the peace deal, though analysts warn that backlash from his own supporters could impact his standing ahead of the crucial November mid-term elections.

For now, one thing is clear—whether it’s diplomacy or dealing with the press, Trump continues to dominate the conversation, often in ways only he can.