Trump’s Kamala Harris quotes turn viral amid U.S. strikes on Iran
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jun 23, 2025, 23:20 IST
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United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Pentagon called it a precision operation. Donald Trump hailed it as a success. Iran condemned the strikes and warned of retaliation. Old remarks by Trump about Kamala Harris resurfaced as memes. Russia and China criticized the U.S. action. The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting.
As the United States launched airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, a wave of old remarks by President Donald Trump targeting former Vice President Kamala Harris resurfaced online, transforming into viral memes across social media platforms.
The strikes, which targeted uranium enrichment sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, were described by the Pentagon as a precision operation. The U.S. deployed GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from submarines in the Persian Gulf. Trump hailed the campaign as a “spectacular military success,” marking the first combat use of the 30,000-pound GBU-57 bomb.
Iran condemned the strikes as a “clear act of war,” placed its military on high alert, and warned of severe retaliation. Protests erupted in major cities, and Tehran filed formal complaints with the United Nations, accusing the U.S. of violating international law.
Amid this escalating conflict, social media users began repurposing Trump’s past attacks on Harris — including calling her “low IQ,” mocking her heritage, and mispronouncing her name — as meme material. Platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram were flooded with clips and images pairing those remarks with breaking news visuals and military footage.
One viral meme featured Harris’s “We did it, Joe” clip overlaid with bombers en route to Iran. Another reused Trump’s 2024 Truth Social post — “Is she talking about me?” — spliced into wartime briefings and dramatic edits. These resurfaced comments, initially made during a heated election cycle, are now being used to critique both current U.S. foreign policy and political leadership through satire.
The phenomenon underscores how digital culture continues to blend entertainment, politics, and global events. Trump’s campaign rhetoric, often steeped in personal jabs and media-friendly soundbites, has created a trove of material easily adapted into today’s meme-driven discourse.
As global powers reacted to the U.S. strikes, Russia and China issued strong condemnations, with Moscow hinting it might assist Iran’s nuclear program in response. The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting, but no unified response emerged.
Analysts believe Iran’s retaliation could take the form of proxy attacks or targeted strikes on American assets in the region. The U.S. has already bolstered its naval and air presence in anticipation. “We are ready. Iran knows we are watching every move,” Trump said in a late-night address.
Markets responded swiftly. Oil prices surged, stock indices dipped, and travel advisories were issued for the broader Middle East. As military tension mounts, global leaders are calling for urgent diplomacy to avoid further escalation.
The strikes, which targeted uranium enrichment sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, were described by the Pentagon as a precision operation. The U.S. deployed GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from submarines in the Persian Gulf. Trump hailed the campaign as a “spectacular military success,” marking the first combat use of the 30,000-pound GBU-57 bomb.
Iran condemned the strikes as a “clear act of war,” placed its military on high alert, and warned of severe retaliation. Protests erupted in major cities, and Tehran filed formal complaints with the United Nations, accusing the U.S. of violating international law.
Amid this escalating conflict, social media users began repurposing Trump’s past attacks on Harris — including calling her “low IQ,” mocking her heritage, and mispronouncing her name — as meme material. Platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram were flooded with clips and images pairing those remarks with breaking news visuals and military footage.
One viral meme featured Harris’s “We did it, Joe” clip overlaid with bombers en route to Iran. Another reused Trump’s 2024 Truth Social post — “Is she talking about me?” — spliced into wartime briefings and dramatic edits. These resurfaced comments, initially made during a heated election cycle, are now being used to critique both current U.S. foreign policy and political leadership through satire.
The phenomenon underscores how digital culture continues to blend entertainment, politics, and global events. Trump’s campaign rhetoric, often steeped in personal jabs and media-friendly soundbites, has created a trove of material easily adapted into today’s meme-driven discourse.
As global powers reacted to the U.S. strikes, Russia and China issued strong condemnations, with Moscow hinting it might assist Iran’s nuclear program in response. The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting, but no unified response emerged.
Analysts believe Iran’s retaliation could take the form of proxy attacks or targeted strikes on American assets in the region. The U.S. has already bolstered its naval and air presence in anticipation. “We are ready. Iran knows we are watching every move,” Trump said in a late-night address.
Markets responded swiftly. Oil prices surged, stock indices dipped, and travel advisories were issued for the broader Middle East. As military tension mounts, global leaders are calling for urgent diplomacy to avoid further escalation.