Trump's 1988 interview resurfaces on taking strong action against Iran and Kharg Island

Name: Trump's 1988 interview resurfaces on taking strong action against Iran and Kharg Island
Uploaded: 2026-03-16T12:23:18Z
Duration: 52 s
Description: Maria Bartiromo highlights a resurfaced 1988 interview where Donald Trump expressed a harsh stance on Iran, stating he would "do a number on Kharg Island" if Iran beat the U.S. psychologically or attacked its men or ships. Chris Johnson comments on the incredible prescience and relevance of Trump's long-held view that Iran is a "paper tiger," a view he believes remains true today.

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Maria Bartiromo highlights a resurfaced 1988 interview where Donald Trump expressed a harsh stance on Iran, stating he would "do a number on Kharg Island" if Iran beat the U.S. psychologically or attacked its men or ships. Chris Johnson comments on the incredible prescience and relevance of Trump's long-held view that Iran is a "paper tiger," a view he believes remains true today.