Donald Trump took to Twitter to issue a threat against Iran amidst escalating tensions between the United States and the Middle Eastern country.
Yes, you read that correctly. Trump threatened war over social media.
The president’s warning was short and direct: “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again!
The threat comes just days after the New York Times reported that Trump was seeking to tamp down escalated tensions between his administration and Tehran, telling acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan he doesn’t want a war with the country.
If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 [1]
When a reporter asked Trump if the U.S. was going to war with Iran last week, the president replied, “I hope not [2].”
Twitter had some thoughts:
You stupid fuck. You’re threatening war on social media. You have major psychological issues.
— Shugar (@GregShugar) May 19, 2019 [3]
Uh, we don’t declare war over Twitter Mr. President…
— Matt (@GoJax_) May 19, 2019 [4]
You're a dangerous fucking moron! Is this your protocol to foreign policy? Threatening another Country into war! by a disrespectful tweet! You Bonespurs Delusional treasonous pathological liar fucking moron conman rancid fishlips incompetent corrupt clueless ASSHOLE #JailTimeSoon [5] pic.twitter.com/qGoImOYMVU [6]
— Frank D'Angelo (@FrankDangelo23) May 19, 2019 [7]
This guy is going to get us all killed.
— Tommy Campbell (@MrTommyCampbell) May 19, 2019 [8]
This isn’t aging well. pic.twitter.com/oEffskVny5 [9]
— Jules Morgan (@glamelegance) May 19, 2019 [10]
We are now under threat of him declaring war by tweet. What the actual fuck is the Republican party going to do about this insanity?? https://t.co/Akc8pXnd4k [11]
— KarrieK (@KarrieK817) May 19, 2019 [12]
Nice work Republicans. This is your Asshole in Chief threatening another country on Twitter, one who dodged the draft with fake bone Spurs. Make sure your kids are first in line for the war. https://t.co/PKQHP22qTn [13]
— Tom P (@Tom5467) May 19, 2019 [14]