'See a doctor': Trump mocks Greta Thunberg as ‘angry and crazy’ after she's deported from Israel

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump reignited his long-standing feud with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, mocking her demeanor and questioning her mental health just days after she was deported from Israel.

On October 3, Trump took to Truth Social, saying Thunberg should “see a doctor” after what he described as her “angry and crazy” behavior.

The remark came shortly after Thunberg, 22, and several fellow activists were detained in Israel for protesting the country’s military actions in Gaza. The group was deported earlier this week and arrived in Athens, Greece, on Friday, October 4, according to reports.

Donald Trump mocks Greta Thunberg as ‘angry and crazy’

Trump, who has repeatedly clashed with Thunberg since her rise to global fame as a teenage environmental icon, didn’t hold back in his latest remarks.

“So angry, so crazy, she needs to see a doctor,” he wrote, responding to a clip of Thunberg shouting during an anti-war protest.

Trump, known for his combative social media posts, first publicly ridiculed Thunberg in 2019 after she was named TIME’s Person of the Year.

Thunberg, who has often criticized global leaders for their inaction on climate change, has continued to draw Trump’s ire with her bold activism and unapologetic tone.

Her latest protests, this time in solidarity with Palestinians appear to have reignited Trump’s hostility. His post came as images and videos circulated of Thunberg being escorted by Israeli police officers before her deportation.

Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after Gaza protest

Thunberg and her fellow activists were arrested near the Gaza border earlier this week after holding up signs condemning Israel’s military operations.

Israeli officials accused the group of engaging in “provocative political activity.”

Shortly after her detention, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Thunberg and several others had been deported. “Greta Thunberg and her group have left Israel and returned to Europe,” Katz said in a statement.

He added that Israel “respects freedom of expression but will not allow foreign activists to exploit our situation for political provocation.”

Eyewitnesses said Thunberg appeared calm but visibly frustrated during the brief confrontation, and that she maintained her stance against violence and war.

Her team has yet to issue a detailed statement following her release and return to Greece.

Greta Thunberg and other activists land safely in Greece amid global attention

Thunberg and her team landed in Greece on Friday, where they were greeted by local environmental and human rights groups.

The activists are expected to remain in Athens briefly before returning to their home countries.

Thunberg has faced multiple arrests in recent years, including during environmental demonstrations in Sweden, Germany, and London.

However, her arrest and deportation from Israel have drawn particularly strong global reactions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Trump’s latest jab adds another layer to their ongoing war of words, one that has lasted nearly half a decade. Despite his mockery, Thunberg has not responded publicly to Trump’s recent comments.