9 horrified reactions to Trump’s jingoistic Twitter rant
Donald Trump got 2020 off to a disturbing start by ordering, without the backing of Congress, an air strike on Iran, which killed General Qasem Soleimani, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force and others in his convoy.
Iran immediately vowed revenge on the US, while its ally Iraq voted to expel all foreign troops.
In a climate in which US and UK flags are being burnt on the streets of Iran, and its politicians chanted “Death to America” in parliament, Trump decided to pour petrol onto the fire by tweeting a string of threats, including these.
The United States just spent Two Trillion Dollars on Military Equipment. We are the biggest and by far the BEST in the World! If Iran attacks an American Base, or any American, we will be sending some of that brand new beautiful equipment their way…and without hesitation!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2020
These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner. Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2020
Although the MAGA brigade loved the jingoistic language, far more people failed to detect any semblance of wisdom in the messages.
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Hey, I just figured out how we pay for Medicare for All. https://t.co/6vh50Lxk2s
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 5, 2020
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If we’re talking “legal”, boasting publicly that you plan to do something “disproportionate” makes it fun for your lawyers in any future litigation. pic.twitter.com/Dq7rF62YbZ
— The Secret Barrister (@BarristerSecret) January 5, 2020
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2 TRILLION to destroy and kill but we can’t afford free college and health care for all. Disgusting, wasteful and destructive. https://t.co/DgABNzupWr
— Michelle (@SoSofieFatale) January 5, 2020
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This is a broken and confused man who wishes he were a king. Or the owner of a successful casino. https://t.co/3PRG1zCgEM
— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) January 5, 2020
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Not a huge fan of this whole Existential Power Struggle By Tweet thing, but wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for @SpeakerPelosi to quote tweet this lunatic a reminder that his tweet is insane, illegal, unconstitutional, and, oh yeah, the impeachment inquiry is still open. https://t.co/HTdjqhhNVy
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) January 5, 2020
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Calm down, Stormy already told us what you're packing. https://t.co/PltCIaDuJ9
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 5, 2020
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— Loralie 🇨🇦 🇧🇲 (@LoralieBluett) 5 January 2020
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dude, you smell like war crimes and golf, go take a shower
— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) 5 January 2020
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It must be Election time pic.twitter.com/WYBFCO57sF
— Lost Droids (@Lost_Droids) 5 January 2020
Composer Nick Harvey voiced the long-held wish of what could be described as “sensible Twitter”.
Dear @TwitterSupport.
Please suspend this man’s account before we all fucking die.
All the best.
The whole fucking world https://t.co/SUXwITqHkP
— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) January 5, 2020
Over to @Jack.
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