James Woods Praises Trump as 'Greatest President'

Actor calls Trump's cabinet the 'greatest' amid ongoing military strikes on Iran.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Actor James Woods has praised former President Donald Trump as the "greatest president" of his lifetime, despite Trump's low approval ratings and the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran. Woods, a longtime conservative supporter of Trump, made the comments on social media, calling Trump and his cabinet the "greatest" he's seen.

Why it matters

Woods' comments come as the Trump administration faces criticism over the escalating military conflict with Iran, which Trump had previously promised to avoid. The praise from the outspoken conservative actor highlights the continued political divisions in the U.S. and the differing views on Trump's legacy.

The details

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Woods shared a photo of Trump and his cabinet, writing that Trump is the "greatest president" and has the "greatest Cabinet" of Woods' lifetime. This comes as the U.S. and Israel have launched ongoing military strikes against Iran, despite Trump's previous campaign promises to end "endless wars." Trump has acknowledged that American lives may be lost in the conflict.

  • On February 28, 2026, Woods made the comments praising Trump.
  • On the same day, Trump announced the military strikes against Iran.

The players

James Woods

A 78-year-old American actor known for his roles in films like The Onion Field, Videodrome, and Salvador. He has been an outspoken conservative supporter of former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The 79-year-old former President of the United States who served from 2017 to 2025. He is currently facing low approval ratings and has launched ongoing military strikes against Iran, despite previously promising to end "endless wars."

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What they’re saying

“Greatest President and greatest Cabinet, certainly in my lifetime,”

— James Woods (X (formerly Twitter)

The takeaway

Woods' praise of Trump as the "greatest president" despite the ongoing military conflict with Iran highlights the continued political divisions in the U.S. and the differing views on Trump's legacy, even among his staunchest supporters.