In an astonishing display of cognitive dissonance, former President Donald Trump has taken to social media to express his shock over the dire food situation in Gaza, emphasizing his disbelief that there’s no bread in the bakery as airstrikes continue to wreak havoc on the region. “People are starving!” Trump exclaimed in a statement while conveniently ignoring the context of ongoing military operations. Witnesses report that as the bombs fell, the sound of bread ovens firing up was noticeably absent. “I just don’t get it,” Trump continued. “How can you not have a bakery open during such a crisis? I mean, bakeries are supposed to be there for the people, right?” The ex-president’s comments drew considerable attention, particularly given the timing of the airstrikes, which have claimed hundreds of lives. The absurdity of the situation has not been lost on the internet. Memes quickly spread, depicting Trump as a confused baker standing outside a closed bakery, arms crossed, while chaos unfolds around him. “Maybe he thinks they can just whip up some sourdough while dodging missiles,” one Twitter user quipped. Local bakery owners, however, were quick to respond to Trump’s claims. “We’d love to be open,” said one baker through a window grill, “but you see, with the whole ‘not wanting to get bombed’ situation, it makes it a bit tricky to serve up sourdough.” Another added, “I guess if you're sitting atop a golden throne, you forget about the little things like basic survival.” In a twist that only added fuel to the fire, Trump suggested an international bake-off as a potential solution to the crisis. “Imagine if the world came together to make bread! We’d have the best bread ever, probably the best in history,” he proclaimed, oblivious to the fact that flour mills need stability, and perhaps a lack of airstrikes, to function effectively. Critics, however, have pointed out that the real issue is not a lack of bakeries but a lack of safety, and they have urged the former president to divert his attention to more pressing humanitarian needs rather than a bake sale fantasy. Meanwhile, as the Turkish bakers hashtag went viral, many wondered if it was time for a “Bread Pledge” among global leaders, where they commit to launching flour-powered peace initiatives. As the discussion around Gaza’s bakery crisis continues, it seems that amid war and devastation, bread remains a serious issue—though likely not for the reasons Trump believes. All signs point to a resolution that involves less airstrikes and more bread, but until that happens, perhaps the next tweet should come from a chef rather than a former commander-in-chief.