It might’ve been a casual statement made over a month ago, but a clip of U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce is now going viral — and stirring up fresh controversy online.
Back in early May, during an interview with Israeli news outlet i24News, Bruce said America was “the greatest country on Earth… next to Israel.”
At the time, the comment barely made a ripple.
But with everything happening in the Middle East right now, it’s been dragged back into the spotlight — and not without backlash.
From Forgotten Quote to Viral Clip
The clip resurfaced on social media after independent journalist Ken Klippenstein reposted it on X (formerly Twitter) this past Sunday night.
Klippenstein’s post alone was seen by hundreds of thousands, and it gained even more traction when another well-known journalist, Glenn Greenwald, amplified it — bringing it to the attention of a broader, more critical audience.
Critics accused Bruce of prioritizing another nation over her own, especially in light of America’s increasingly visible military support for Israel.
Tammy Bruce Responds: “Fake News for Clicks”
Bruce didn’t stay silent.
She responded directly to the Daily Mail, defending her words.
“My work obviously speaks for itself,” she said.
“That interview reflects my deep love for the United States, which I called the greatest country on Earth.”
As for the backlash, Bruce dismissed it as an “out-of-context and absurd effort to create fake news for clicks and to smear.”
According to her, it’s just another example of online drama with no real substance.
From Fox Host to Trump’s State Department
For those unfamiliar, Tammy Bruce is no stranger to the spotlight.
She spent over two decades with Fox News, even hosting her own show, Get Tammy Bruce, on the network’s streaming platform, Fox Nation.
Now, she’s the face of daily press briefings at the State Department, speaking on behalf of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
America, Israel, and a Partnership Under Pressure
Of course, Bruce’s remark comes at a moment when U.S.–Israel relations are under intense scrutiny.
Things hit a fever pitch after the U.S. joined in on bombing Iranian nuclear facilities — a move that significantly upped the stakes in the region.
Shortly after the coordinated attacks, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded public praise.
Trump described their collaboration as being “like no team ever before,” while Netanyahu applauded Trump for acting “with a lot of strength.”
Operation Midnight Hammer: The Aftermath
The U.S. confirmed it launched “Operation Midnight Hammer” — a surprise nighttime mission targeting three nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. According to Trump, it was a complete success.
He later posted on Truth Social: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”
Before the public announcement, Trump had quietly returned to Washington from a short stay at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort, saying nothing to the press — which, for him, is notable.
The Bigger Picture
While Bruce’s comment might seem minor on the surface, it’s being discussed in a much larger context — one where U.S. foreign policy, military action, and political loyalty are being questioned daily.
With tensions high and alliances more important than ever, even one sentence can ignite a firestorm.
What’s Next?
With the U.S. involved in active operations in the Middle East and public opinion split, expect more scrutiny on everything — from government spokespeople to the smallest soundbites.
As for Bruce, she’s standing firm.
But the court of public opinion? It’s not done debating yet.