Trump Spills How He Picked 'Operation Epic Fury' — Admits Other Options Were Snooze-Worthy

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News (1 / 1) 16.03.2026 10:40 / Peter

At a recent Kentucky rally, former President Donald Trump revealed the behind-the-scenes drama of naming the military action against Iran, confessing the other suggested titles bored him to the point of nodding off — and the crowd loved the result. Read on to discover the full story!

How the Name Came Together

Trump, 79, said aides handed him about 20 potential names in the early hours as U.S. and Israeli strikes were set to begin on Feb. 28. He told supporters he disliked most choices until he landed on "Operation Epic Fury," which he said felt right and prompted cheers at his March 11 appearance.