US President Donald Trump restarted his feud with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, calling her “just a troublemaker” after she was deported from Israel along with hundreds of other pro-Palestinian activists.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “She has an anger management problem. I think she should see a doctor. If you ever watch her for a young person, she’s so angry. She’s so crazy. You can have her.”
The remarks came after Israel expelled Thunberg and 170 other activists who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid convoy that attempted to break the naval blockade on Gaza. Thunberg, 22, was among 479 people arrested by Israeli forces during the interception.
Trump Revives Old Attacks on Thunberg
This is not the first time Trump has mocked the young campaigner. Back in June 2025, he had branded her “a strange young person with anger issues” after she accused Israeli forces of “kidnapping” her during an earlier attempt to reach Gaza by sea aboard the ship Madleen.
Trump on Greta Thunberg: “She’s just a troublemaker. 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 … she’s so crazy.” pic.twitter.com/G3v8CSA4Ty
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 6, 2025
On Monday, Trump questioned her activism beyond climate issues, saying, “You mean she’s no longer into the environment, now she’s into this?”
Greta Thunberg Welcomed in Athens After Deportation
Despite Trump’s remarks, Thunberg received a hero’s welcome in Greece. Thousands turned out at Athens airport to cheer her arrival. Addressing the crowd, she accused Israel of committing atrocities in Gaza.
“Let me be very clear there is a genocide going on,” she said. “Our international systems are betraying Palestinians. They are not even able to prevent the worst war crimes from happening.”
The Greek Foreign Ministry confirmed that 161 activists, including Thunberg and citizens from nearly 20 countries, had landed in Athens after deportation.
Allegations of Mistreatment in Israel
Some activists claimed they were mistreated in detention, with reports that Thunberg was forced to wear an Israeli flag. Israel’s Foreign Ministry has denied all such allegations, calling them “complete lies.”
Nine Swiss nationals, including former Geneva mayor Remy Pagani, also returned home this week after being deported.
A Continuing Feud
Trump’s renewed attacks highlight his long-running animosity toward Thunberg, which began during his presidency in 2019 when the then-teenager criticized world leaders at the UN Climate Summit. Their public clashes have continued over the years, with Trump often dismissing her as “angry” and “strange.”
For now, Thunberg remains defiant, shifting her activism beyond climate change to include outspoken support for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience covering Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes that every voice matters, and journalism has a vital role to play in amplifying those voices. Sofia is committed to creating impact and shedding light on stories that truly matter. Beyond her work in the newsroom, she is also a music enthusiast who enjoys singing.
