Trump has tweeted an all-caps ranting threat to Iran – the only 23 responses you need to read
On Sunday, President Rouhani of Iran warned the US to stop threatening their oil exports. Hours later, President Donald Trump (nope – still sounds wrong) reacted by making a diplomatic phone call. No, wait! He didn’t do that; he did this.
To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE. WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY THAT WILL STAND FOR YOUR DEMENTED WORDS OF VIOLENCE & DEATH. BE CAUTIOUS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 23, 2018
These 23 reactions perfectly sum up the general feeling.
1.
Did you copy-paste this from Charles Manson or what?
— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) July 23, 2018
2.
Prediction: in a year, Trump has a summit with Rouhani in some neutral city—Dubai?—on which 1,500 journalists will descend, at which point, Trump and his supporters will claim that he averted war with Iran. https://t.co/NOp1LnlEG7
— Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) July 23, 2018
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Iran President Hassan Rouhani:
US President Trump meek, fawning in person. Photos or shiny objects a strong incentive for good behavior. pic.twitter.com/9gW0SPSoms
— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) July 23, 2018
4.
IF I DON'T GET A MANAGER HERE ASAP, YOU ARE GOING TO EXPERIENCE A BRAND OF REGRET THAT YOU HERETOFORE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW EXISTED. I AM NOT A WOMAN TO BE TOYED WITH. BY NOT HAVING AN EXPIRATION DATE, THIS COUPON SUGGESTS THE DISCOUNT WILL BE HONORED INDEFINITELY. https://t.co/rgtTjY8QI3
— Annie Wu (@AnnieW) July 23, 2018
5.
Loosely translated, "Manafort's trial starts this week." https://t.co/4XpIjzRUmw
— Orin Kerr (@OrinKerr) July 23, 2018
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BREAKING NEWS: Trump's Fragile Psyche Finally Snaps; World Awaits Whatever the Hell Comes Next https://t.co/nIMBwwufQc
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) July 23, 2018
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Based on the precedence of "fire & fury" leading to North Korean talks, Trump is likely to make big concessions to Iran soon. https://t.co/a09MqbLsuk
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) July 23, 2018
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Woah I didn't think they'd throw out the ALL CAPS threats of destruction on twitter until the Season finale! https://t.co/49zBzd14EF
— Philip DeFranco (@PhillyD) July 23, 2018
9.
Everyone go report his ass.
Threatening nuclear annihilation has to be against @Twitter rules. https://t.co/OxIb0RXQkX
— Mark *agressive following* Kremer (@MarkJKremer) July 23, 2018
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A woman would have been too emotional to be president tho https://t.co/ic7MC2Cyiz
— Laura 'Ban the Nazis' Shortridge (@DiscordianKitty) July 23, 2018
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okay, now do putin. https://t.co/C7ynlEMlqY
— m i t h (@ManInTheHoody) July 23, 2018
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Open the sarcophagus they said. What's the worst that could happen they said. https://t.co/izEWiSOAwK
— Adam Liaw (@adamliaw) July 23, 2018