On June 24, 2025, President Donald Trump made history in an unexpected way, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to publicly use the F-word on live television. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump commented on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, bluntly stating that neither nation knew “what the fuck they’re doing.” The remark, captured on camera and widely reported by outlets such as NPR, Yahoo, and USA Today, marks a unprecedented moment in presidential discourse.

While past presidents have occasionally been caught using profanity in private or on hot microphones—such as Joe Biden’s “son of a bitch” comment—Trump’s public use of the expletive sets a new benchmark. The incident underscores Trump’s unfiltered communication style, sparking debate about the boundaries of presidential language in an increasingly polarized media landscape.