God knows, no one is perfect. That goes for Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Donald Trump—and even the writer of this editorial.

Last Thursday, during a press conference, a New York Times reporter confronted Trump over his dramatic change in tone toward Iran’s leadership.

“Last month you said Iranian leaders were very rational people, nice to deal with, strong and smart,” the reporter said. “Today you said they’re scum, sick people, and being led by sick people. What changed?”