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Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke

Al Jazeera Friday 16 October 2026, 23:55 UTC 1 min read
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Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke NewsFeed Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke “If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump. He made the comments at a rally in Georgia when speculating on who the next president of Iran would be. Published On 16 Oct 2026

Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke NewsFeed Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke “If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump. He made the comments at a rally in Georgia when speculating on who the next president of Iran would be. Published On 16 Oct 2026
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