Trump Criticizes TIME Magazine’s Gaza Ceasefire Cover Image
US President Donald Trump has taken issue with TIME magazine’s latest cover image accompanying a story celebrating his role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The magazine’s Monday edition portrayed Trump as a triumphant figure, but Trump criticized the image on Truth Social, calling it ‘may be the Worst of All Time.’ He expressed frustration that the cover ‘disappeared’ his hair and featured an odd, small crown-like object on his head, which he called ‘really weird.’ While noting that the article itself was ‘relatively good,’ Trump’s comments underscore his longstanding criticisms of American media for allegedly being biased against his administration.
The ceasefire agreement, endorsed at an international conference in Egypt, aimed to halt hostilities following the October 7, 2023 Hamas incursion into southern Israel. Trump has repeatedly claimed his foreign policy merits a Nobel Peace Prize, but this year’s award went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Trump’s peace initiatives as genuine, expressing hope that his mediation efforts could eventually help resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Trump’s criticism of the TIME cover is emblematic of his broader frustration with media coverage, which he has often accused of undermining his political narrative. His comments were accompanied by a tweet highlighting the significance of the ceasefire deal, which he believes could become a signature achievement of his second term. Despite the media backlash, Trump remains confident in the success of his foreign policy initiatives, claiming they are the most effective in recent history.