A storm of condemnation is building against the President, fueled by his increasingly volatile pronouncements regarding the escalating tensions with Iran – and the unusual platform he’s chosen to deliver them.
Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly didn’t mince words on her show Tuesday, expressing raw frustration with the President’s conduct. “I don’t know about you, but I am sick of this s*,” she stated bluntly, questioning his ability to “behave like a normal human” during a time of international crisis.
Kelly’s outrage centered on a particularly jarring message posted on the President’s social media account: a stark warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The gravity of such a statement, casually delivered online, struck her as deeply disturbing.
“You don’t threaten to wipe out an entire civilization – we’re talking about civilians – just casually in a social media post,” Kelly argued, highlighting the reckless nature of the rhetoric. The clip of her commentary quickly spread, igniting further debate.
Retired NBCUniversal executive Mike Sington described Kelly’s takedown as “brutal” on social media, reflecting the intensity of the reaction. The criticism wasn’t limited to media personalities; a surprising voice joined the chorus of dissent.
Former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment, expressing horror at the President’s post. “Not a single bomb has dropped on America,” she wrote, “We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness.”
Kelly acknowledged her past attempts to interpret the President’s often unconventional communication style, and to avoid overreacting to his inflammatory language. However, she insisted this instance crossed a line, labeling it “completely irresponsible and disgusting.”
The President’s social media behavior, Kelly argued, isn’t merely a matter of personal style; it has profound implications for America’s standing on the world stage. She questioned how such threats impact ongoing negotiations and the perception of U.S. leadership.
“What does that say about him?” Kelly demanded, “What does that say about the position that our country is in right now in these negotiations?” She pointedly asked if dignified leadership requires threats of war crimes, comparing the President’s rhetoric to that of Genghis Khan.
Amidst this escalating controversy, a fragile two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran has been reached. However, the future remains uncertain as delicate negotiations continue, shadowed by the President’s provocative statements.
