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Trump: Sinking Iranian Ships 'More Fun' Than Capturing

3/11/2026

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On March 9, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. military officials preferred sinking Iranian ships to capturing them, stating "it's more fun to sink them."
He spoke at the Republican Members Issues Conference in Miami, where the audience laughed.
The White House has not clarified who Trump referred to as "our people."
The claim's reliability is rated at 44.44, with updates promised if more information emerges.

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Story summary

On March 9, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. military officials preferred sinking Iranian ships to capturing them, stating "it's more fun to sink them."
He spoke at the Republican Members Issues Conference in Miami, where the audience laughed.
The White House has not clarified who Trump referred to as "our people."
The claim's reliability is rated at 44.44, with updates promised if more information emerges.