President Donald Trump asserted during a White House event honoring the Navy Midshipmen that Iran’s navy has been decimated, with Trump stating, “they had a Navy two weeks ago, they have no Navy anymore, it’s all at the bottom of the sea, 58 ships knocked down in two days.” Trump emphasized the success of US military actions against Iran, highlighting minimal resistance faced by US forces and praising the strength of the US navy as unparalleled globally.
Trump reiterated the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, emphasizing that previous Presidents should have acted sooner. He described the extensive military operations as unprecedented, claiming that Iranian military capabilities across various domains have been severely compromised. Trump also mentioned the absence of a functional leadership structure in Iran, stating, “We want to talk to them, and there’s nobody to talk to.”
During the ceremony, Trump commended senior defense officials for their roles in the operations, praising Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine. He also referenced past military successes, including the swift defeat of ISIS. The event, which honored the Navy Midshipmen football team for their remarkable season, was attended by military officials, lawmakers, and academy leadership.
Trump signed an executive order reserving the second Saturday in December for the Army-Navy football game, underscoring his support for the event. Additionally, he briefly addressed domestic issues, such as media criticism and his stance on banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. Trump concluded by linking the team’s achievements to military service, highlighting the players’ future roles as officers in the US military.
