“I am not happy with Israel”: Ex-MLB star Zack Cozart flips on Trump after ceasefire with Iran stuns world

In June 2025, news spread quickly online when former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart changed his tone. First, he was upset about U.S. plans to act in Iran. Then a ceasefire was reached. His new post surprised many and caught attention for using strong words.


Zack Cozart says he was wrong about Trump after ceasefire


Zack Cozart wrote that he would “no longer support” President Donald Trump if the U.S. joined a war with Iran and Israel. He spoke with clear worry about a possible conflict. But after Trump announced an agreement that led to a ceasefire, Cozart posted again. He said, “I’ll gladly eat my words for what has transpired today… lesson learned to trust the man.”

I’ll gladly eat my words for what has transpired today… lesson learned to trust the man 🇺🇸 https://t.co/lAb82BlpQe

— Zack Cozart (@zack_cozart) June 24, 2025

He spoke directly after the announcement brought relief. This response shows how Cozart quickly moved from doubt to respect once the ceasefire deal was made.

Bruce Pearl and Donald Trump respond to the ceasefire agreement

Another voice from sports, Bruce Pearl, coach of the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team, praised Trump on the same day. On X (formerly twitter) he wrote, “This is what a peacemaker and leader of the free world does…” Pearl said Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for stepping in to stop the fighting.

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Meanwhile, Trump, speaking ahead of a NATO meeting, commented on the ceasefire. He told reporters that he was disappointed by both Israel and Iran launching attacks too early.

He said, “I’m not happy with Israel… I’m not happy with Iran either, but I’m really unhappy if Israel is going out this morning.” Trump’s firm tone came as world leaders were working to keep the ceasefire alive.