Donald Trump left viewers stunned during a Fox News interview when he dropped what he called “the N-word” on live television, only to reveal seconds later that he was talking about “nuclear”. The moment came as Trump recounted how close India and Pakistan came to a nuclear conflict, with the US president claiming credit for pulling the two countries back from the brink.
Speaking to Fox News host Bret Baier, Trump discussed recent foreign policy events, including the dangerous escalation between India and Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. “The N-word. You know what the N-word is, right?” Trump asked, pausing dramatically.
“Nuclear,” Baier replied.
“Yeah,” Trump confirmed. “Thank you for the clarification.”
Trump added, “It’s the N-word. That’s a very nasty word, right? In a lot of ways, the N-word used in a nuclear sense, that’s the worst thing that can happen. And I think they were very close. The hatred was great.”
The US president was referring to the days following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. India responded with 'Operation Sindoor' on 7 May, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Over 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes. Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling and drone attacks, leading to intense fighting over several days.
Trump claimed the situation had reached a dangerous threshold. “It was tit for tat. More missiles. Everyone was stronger, stronger to a point where the next ones are going to be… You know what the N-word… That was where it was headed.”
According to Trump, his intervention helped de-escalate the conflict. “We’re going to talk about trade. We’re going to do a lot of trade. I’m using trade to settle scores and to make peace,” he said, adding that countries like Iran and India were keen to engage economically.
On May 10, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to halt hostilities, after four days of strikes and counter-strikes. Trump later said that a “long night of talks” had led to a “full and immediate ceasefire” mediated by the United States, a claim India has publicly rejected.
Indian officials have maintained that the ceasefire was agreed directly between the two nations’ military commanders, with no third-party involvement. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly described the resolution as a “big success” for his administration.
Speaking to Fox News host Bret Baier, Trump discussed recent foreign policy events, including the dangerous escalation between India and Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. “The N-word. You know what the N-word is, right?” Trump asked, pausing dramatically.
“Nuclear,” Baier replied.
“Yeah,” Trump confirmed. “Thank you for the clarification.”
Trump added, “It’s the N-word. That’s a very nasty word, right? In a lot of ways, the N-word used in a nuclear sense, that’s the worst thing that can happen. And I think they were very close. The hatred was great.”
Trump: The N Word. You know what the N word is right?
— Acyn (@Acyn) May 16, 2025
Baier: Nuclear
Trump: Yeah
Baier: Thank you for the clarification
Trump: I figured you want to clear that up. pic.twitter.com/EaQUQZztNU
The US president was referring to the days following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. India responded with 'Operation Sindoor' on 7 May, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Over 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes. Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling and drone attacks, leading to intense fighting over several days.
Trump claimed the situation had reached a dangerous threshold. “It was tit for tat. More missiles. Everyone was stronger, stronger to a point where the next ones are going to be… You know what the N-word… That was where it was headed.”
According to Trump, his intervention helped de-escalate the conflict. “We’re going to talk about trade. We’re going to do a lot of trade. I’m using trade to settle scores and to make peace,” he said, adding that countries like Iran and India were keen to engage economically.
On May 10, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to halt hostilities, after four days of strikes and counter-strikes. Trump later said that a “long night of talks” had led to a “full and immediate ceasefire” mediated by the United States, a claim India has publicly rejected.
Indian officials have maintained that the ceasefire was agreed directly between the two nations’ military commanders, with no third-party involvement. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly described the resolution as a “big success” for his administration.
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