Global tensions are running high as the world watches the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, currently in a precarious state.
However, recent reports reveal that when discussing military action against Iran, US President Donald Trump stated he believed the opposing side was "mentally abnormal." He further emphasized that he chose to strike first because he "felt Iran would launch an attack." This statement unexpectedly sparked a viral discussion among Japanese netizens, who are now asking, "Is Trump a Newtype, predicting their moves?" The topic has been trending across Japanese social media.
The tweet that kicked off the discussion saw a user reacting to the report, quipping: "A Newtype President, LOL." This refers to Trump's "feeling Iran would attack," drawing a parallel to the "Newtypes" from the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, who possess the ability to seemingly predict opponents' actions. While clearly a joke, it ignited a wave of creative responses from other netizens.
This led many Japanese netizens to run wild with the Newtype gag, jokingly suggesting that Trump's brain must be flashing with lightning-like effects, allowing him to perceive some future possibility. LOL.
Some even brought up the last US presidential election, claiming Trump avoided a shooting simply by turning his head, prompting speculation: was it Abe's guardian spirit, or is he truly a Newtype...?
Other netizens playfully noted that Trump shares many traits with Newtypes, especially his more stubborn or self-centered aspects.
Some even joked that the iconic Newtype sound effects from the anime must be playing in the background, crowning him potentially the oldest Newtype ever. They even quipped that the world might need an NT-D system to verify who's a Newtype now, lol.
While these are all just Japanese netizens having fun with "Gundam" memes, it really highlights their boundless imagination – finding humor and creating memes even while keeping an eye on serious international affairs! XD