Ceasefire Chaos: Trump Declares Peace, Iran Declares War: Truth Social Is Not Foreign Policy, Mr. Trump

Julie Hartling
Jun 24
4 min read

Once again, the world watches in confusion as former President Donald Trump attempts to orchestrate foreign policy from the comfort of his social media echo chamber. This time, the claim? A supposed ceasefire between Israel and Iran that, according to Iran, never actually happened.

Trump took to Truth Social to declare, with his usual flair, that he had brokered a ceasefire between two of the most volatile nations in the Middle East. He claimed that both Israel and Iran had agreed to stand down, even going so far as to say that he gave them a timeline for de-escalation. But here’s the catch: Iran publicly and unequivocally denied any such agreement.

According to reports from NDTV and Sky News, Iranian officials stated they had no communication with Trump and had not agreed to any ceasefire. In fact, Iran reinforced its position, saying it would fight until the end if provoked. Meanwhile, Trump continued posting as if he were the supreme puppet master of global diplomacy.

This entire episode illustrates one thing very clearly: Trump is not a diplomat. He’s a digital demagogue with a delusional following. Truth Social may carry the word "truth," but facts don’t bend just because a man with a phone and no filter wants them to.

Truth Social Is Not the Situation Room

Trump's social media platform has become a caricature of political theatre. In place of press briefings or official negotiations, we get vague claims, bombastic boasts, and no follow-through. The notion that major global powers like Iran and Israel would participate in delicate negotiations via DMs or Truth Social blurbs is not only ludicrous—it’s dangerous.

Iran's response made it clear that they aren't playing along with Trump's fantasy football version of foreign policy. Their government officials stated firmly that no ceasefire exists. And soon after, reports emerged that Iran had allegedly fired on Israeli positions once again.

So what happened to Trump’s ceasefire? Most likely, it never existed. At best, it was a one-sided announcement crafted to distract from the chaos he creates. At worst, it was a deliberate attempt to manipulate public perception while encouraging further destabilization.

Netanyahu and Trump: The Axis of Denial

Trump’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is well-documented. Their calls, backroom deals, and shared disregard for diplomatic norms make them natural allies. But this supposed ceasefire reeks of their brand of politics: say it enough times, and someone will believe it.

Let’s be real. Trump likely made a phone call—or just imagined he did—told Netanyahu to play along, and took that as a green light to announce peace. Israel, eager to stay in the good graces of its most influential (and erratic) ally, nodded politely.

Then the contradictions started.

Iran denied everything. Global media picked it apart. And Trump? He doubled down, calling American leaders weak and incompetent while positioning himself as the only one who could "fix it."

The Cost of Delusion

This isn’t harmless political theatre. This is a man who still has a platform, still commands a devoted base, and still has the potential to incite violence or international conflict. His delusions are not just American problems. They ripple across borders, dragging the world into the fever dream.

And let’s be clear: Trump’s behavior is delusional. His arrogance, his refusal to recognize international law, and his complete lack of diplomacy are symptoms of something darker—a man who mistakes manipulation for leadership. He validates fear, anger, and insecurity in people who are desperate for someone to blame.

This is what makes Trumpism so dangerous. It isn’t rooted in policy. It’s rooted in projection.

A Global Fog of Trump Derangement

But not the kind his followers claim. Trump Derangement Syndrome isn’t about people who hate him. It’s about those who worship him to the point of delusion. People who believe, against all logic, that Trump has secret plans, insider knowledge, or spiritual insight. He doesn’t. He has a megaphone, a loyal base, and zero impulse control.

We have seen this play out with QAnon conspiracy theories and unfounded claims of election fraud. And now, it extends to false claims of peace agreements. He’s turned the complex realm of international diplomacy into a badly written reality show.

Where Is the Accountability?

This farce of a ceasefire underscores the need for real media literacy and stronger political systems. When a man like Trump can announce a ceasefire and the world even momentarily believes it, something is broken.

Why hasn’t Congress stepped in more forcefully? Why is there no unified media effort to shut down his delusions before they cause another war?

We are not at peace. Not with Iran. Not with ourselves.

And we won’t be until we stop letting a fraud with a Truth Social account masquerade as a diplomat.

Final Thought

The truth is, Trump didn’t broker anything. He never does. He causes chaos, then pretends to solve it. Like a firefighter who sets fires to feel heroic when he holds a hose.

Iran will continue to act in its national interest. Israel will continue to make strategic moves. And Trump? He'll keep posting.

But we don’t have to keep listening.