Sometimes global diplomacy looks less like strategy and more like late-night comedy.

Former President Donald Trump has long bragged that he “solved wars that were unsolvable.” For example, he often points to Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, and the Congo and Rwanda. However, last month, during a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and later in a Fox News interview, Trump made a surprising gaffe. He claimed credit for ending a war between Azerbaijan and Albania.

Naturally, this statement raised eyebrows because Azerbaijan has never been at war with Albania. Instead, Azerbaijan’s decades-long conflict was with Armenia. In fact, those two nations did meet at the White House this August to sign a peace deal after forty years of disputes. Consequently, Trump’s mix-up quickly became international comedy material.

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Leaders Seized the Moment to Mock Trump

Importantly, Trump’s slip did not go unnoticed by world leaders. At the 7th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Copenhagen this week, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev were spotted joking about the mistake with French President Emmanuel Macron.

To illustrate the mood, Rama leaned toward Macron and said:

“You should make an apology to him — to us,” pointing at Aliyev.

Then, without missing a beat, Rama added:

“Because you didn’t congratulate us on the peace deal that President Trump made between Albania and Azerbaijan.”

Immediately, the group burst out laughing. Macron played along, replying, “I am sorry for that,” before Rama continued to tease:

“And he worked very hard, he worked very hard…”

At that point, Macron playfully slapped Rama on the cheek before walking away, sealing the moment as one of the funniest sidelines of the summit.

Social Media Users React With Humor and Frustration

As expected, the clip spread quickly online. Many users noted the irony of the situation. One post read:

“World diplomacy these days: solved over a Trump punchline and a handshake.”

Furthermore, another person commented:

“I’m confused because Trump said countries were laughing at us when Biden and Obama were president. Are we respected now???”

Additionally, some users expressed frustration:

“It sucks that the world is laughing at us, but I get it because it is very funny if you’re not living through it.”

Thus, the responses showed both humor and concern about America’s global image.

U.S. Politicians Weigh In

Not only did citizens react, but elected officials also joined the conversation. For instance, Representative Eric Swalwell bluntly said:

“They are laughing at us.”

In addition, Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office released a sharp statement:

“UNDER TRUMP, AMERICA IS BEING LAUGHED AT.”

Clearly, the event gave Trump’s critics more fuel while also amplifying concerns about how America is perceived abroad.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, Trump’s gaffe highlights the delicate nature of global diplomacy. Although he often promotes his foreign policy “victories,” slips of the tongue can undermine credibility. Moreover, when foreign leaders laugh about such mistakes on camera, it reinforces doubts about American leadership.

In other words, what was intended as a show of strength turned into an international punchline. Therefore, this moment is not only about humor but also about the lasting question of respect on the world stage.