Fox News came to an unexpected standstill when anchor Maria Bartiromo conducted a live phone interview with US President Donald Trump, and viewers were quick to notice he is “not well”.
The 79-year-old Trump was asked about reports that “supertankers” would be making their way to the Gulf of America – previously known as the Gulf of Mexico – to purchase oil and gas from the US following the Iran conflict.
Bartiromo opened with: “Mr President, you referred to a post that hundreds of supertankers are headed to the Gulf of America to buy oil and gas from the US. What can you tell us about that, sir?”
Trump eagerly launched into a lengthy response about the body of water’s new name, starting with: “Well, I can tell you that it used to be called the Gulf of Mexico, that’s what I can tell you. Now it’s called the Gulf of America because of me.
“One of the little things that I did, you know? One of my little sidelines. And it’s a great honor. People are so happy. You go to Louisiana, you go to Florida, you go to these states – Texas – they’re so honored by it.
“I used to say, ‘Why is it the Gulf of Mexico when we have 93% of the frontage?’ It fronts 93% of the United States.
“I said, ‘I think I’m gonna change it to the Gulf of America, what a beautiful name’. And I did. And I give a lot of credit to Google, because once I’d filed the papers, they did it, and Google Maps… once Google Maps changed, it was a done deal.
“But we had lawsuits, and we won everything. It’s now the Gulf of America, which I’m very honored by,” reports the Express.
Bartiromo attempted to steer the conversation back, interjecting: “But do you expect-” though Trump quickly talked over her.
Maria Bartiromo tried to interrupt(Image: Fox News)
He continued: “I must tell you, I was thinking about calling it the Gulf of Trump, and I decided not to do it. I think it was wise. I think that one maybe wouldn’t have worked out, I’m not so sure, you’ll have to tell me.
“But I was thinking about… it was gonna be called the Gulf of Trump, and then I said, ‘You know, that’s not gonna play too well.”
Social media users were quick to weigh in, with one writing: “He’s not well. All of these point to a real psychopath being in charge of the US. How are you letting him get away with it?”
Another commented: “His evading the question is all you need to know about any ships heading our way to buy our oil. There aren’t any.
“He can’t even answer a simple question about oil tankers without turning it into another ego trip. Instead of talking policy, he just brags about his little sidelines like a kid,” a third user shared.
