President Donald Trump's profanity-laced post on Truth Social threatening attacks on Iran’s energy and transport infrastructure drew sharp bipartisan condemnation and raised questions about his fitness for office. Lawmakers including Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Chris Murphy called the message alarming; some suggested invoking the 25th Amendment. Iran says it will only reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for compensation under a new transit-fee regime. The post follows recent US strikes, including one on the B1 bridge, amid a conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
US Politicians Condemn Trump's Expletive Threats to Iran as Alarming and Unstable
A view of the damaged B1 bridge on 3 April, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, in Karaj, Iran.Photograph: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images(Photograph: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
Several US politicians from both parties expressed alarm and questioned President Donald Trump’s fitness for office after he posted an expletive-filled threat aimed at Iran, urging Tehran to “open the fuckin’ strait” and warning of strikes on the country’s energy and transport infrastructure.
Trump’s Post
“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Context
The post appeared as the administration approached a self-imposed Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lanes for oil and gas. The strait has been effectively closed, according to multiple reports, since US and Israeli military operations against Iran began in late February—a disruption that has contributed to record-high global oil prices.
Iran’s Response
Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy for communications at the Iranian president’s office, said Iran would only reopen the strait after receiving compensation for war damages through a “new legal regime” tied to transit fees. He described Trump’s threats against civilian infrastructure as the product of “sheer desperation and anger.”
Bipartisan Condemnation
Leading Democrats and some Republicans criticized the post. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the rant that of “an unhinged madman,” saying the president was alienating allies and making threats that could amount to war crimes. Senator Bernie Sanders described the message as “dangerous and mentally unbalanced,” urging Congress to act to end the conflict. Senator Chris Murphy suggested Cabinet officials consult constitutional lawyers about invoking the 25th Amendment.
Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has recently broken with Trump, urged fellow administration officials who identify as Christian to “beg forgiveness from God” and intervene to stop what she termed the president’s “madness,” arguing that strikes on civilian infrastructure would primarily harm ordinary Iranians.
Representative Ro Khanna and Senator Tim Kaine called for de-escalation and an immediate ceasefire, while Representative Jake Auchincloss, a Marine veteran, described the campaign as a strategic failure and noted Iran’s strong interest in control of the strait.
Recent Military Action And Human Cost
The post followed a recent US strike on Iran’s largest bridge—the B1 bridge between Tehran and Karaj—which reports say killed at least eight people and injured 95 after being struck twice. The wider conflict has killed more than 3,500 people across the region and displaced over 4 million people in Iran and Lebanon, according to available estimates cited in coverage.
What Officials Are Saying
Voices across Congress urged restraint and legal review: some called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiation, others for emergency consultations about presidential fitness and constitutional remedies. The debate underscores deep bipartisan concern about rhetoric, escalation risk, and the welfare of US service members and civilians in the region.
Reporting note: The article summarizes public statements and reported events. Some figures and attributions reflect official statements and media reports and may be updated as new information becomes available.
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