U.S. opposition furious over Trump's vulgar outburst

United States – During Easter, Trump posted insulting messages about Iran. On Sunday, he tweeted on Truth Social: "Open up the XXX Strait quickly..." Trump's public use of profanity has sparked strong outrage among members of the opposition party.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said: "Happy Easter, America. While you're attending church and celebrating with family and friends, the President of the United States is screaming like a madman on social media." Schumer added, "He may be committing war crimes and alienating our allies. That’s who he is—but that does not represent us. Our nation is far from this."

– "Arrogant" –

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy described the president’s attitude as "completely insane."

The Connecticut congressman, a staunch critic of the Iran nuclear deal, declared: "If I were in Trump’s administration, I’d call my constitutional lawyer during Easter to consult Amendment Twenty-Five of the Constitution." This amendment stipulates that if the president is unable to fulfill his duties—such as due to illness—the power must be transferred. Similarly, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine pointed out that Donald Trump is not the first to make such remarks since the outbreak of war.

"Bomb them," said Defense Secretary Hegseth, "send them back to the Stone Age." He also insulted them, adding, "Death from above, mercilessly—we ignore those foolish rules of engagement." All these statements are embarrassing and childish. These people try to sound tough, but what we see in this war is a government lacking clear logic," the Virginia senator told NBC.

Condemnation has not been limited to Democrats. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a supporter of Trump in Congress, has become an increasingly fierce critic in recent months. She condemned the president’s remarks on Sunday.

This far-right figure wrote on X: "On this Easter morning, the President of the United States released such a message. All those in his administration who claim to be Christians should kneel down and pray for forgiveness, stop worshipping the president, and stand up against Trump’s madness."

"The president is not a Christian. Christians do not support Trump’s words," the opponent of U.S. overseas military intervention added.

Yet some have welcomed Trump’s rhetoric. Laura Loomer, a conservative opinion leader who frequently speaks with the president, praised his comments. According to her, when Trump said Iran should respond from the Stone Age, it’s because Iranians’ thinking is still stuck in that era.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Sunday: "Tuesday in Iran will be 'Power Plant Day' and 'Bridge Day,' combined into one! Absolutely unprecedented!!! Open up the TM Strait right away, you crazy zazhong folks—otherwise, prepare to go to hell—just wait and see! Praise Allah!"

Source: rfi

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