Fact Check: Did Trump Say Obama Would Start a War With Iran?

Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.


Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Donald Trump said a U.S. president would start a war with Iran due to weak negotiating skills.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Trump posted in 2011 that President Obama would start a war with Iran because he was weak and ineffective at negotiating. The quote circulating online accurately reflects his prior public statement.


View Full Fact Check


Date: 02/22/2026


Do you appreciate our work? Please consider one of the following ways to sustain us.

MBFC Ad-Free

or

MBFC Donation


 

Last Updated on February 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

Found this insightful? Please consider sharing on your Social Media: