President Donald Trump seems to have way more urgent issues on his thoughts than the globally precarious battle between Israel and Iran, and made an announcement Tuesday on his Truth Social platform that left untold social media customers in real shock.
“It’s my Nice Honor to announce that I will likely be placing up two stunning Flag Poles on each side of the White Home, North and South Lawns,” the president declared. “It’s a GIFT from me of one thing which was at all times lacking from this magnificent place.”
“These are probably the most magnificent poles made – They’re tall, tapered, rust proof, rope contained in the pole, and of the very best high quality,” added Trump within the night publish. “Hopefully they may proudly stand at each side of the White Home for a few years to come back!”
The announcement got here mere hours after Trump demanded the “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” of Iran’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after Israel deployed warplanes and drones Friday to kill Iranian officials, prompting retaliatory strikes from Iran.
The escalating violence not solely threatens to additional destabilize the Center East after almost two years of Israel’s brutal military campaign in Gaza, however has prompted some GOP lawmakers, akin to Rep. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), to overtly call for U.S. involvement.
The president’s flagpole bulletin thus left many involved social media customers aghast.
“Are you kidding me proper now? The specter of nuclear warfare and this lunatic is posting about f*cking flag poles? GET THE F*CK OUT OF OFFICE,” wrote one user on X, previously Twitter, with another posting: “We’re about to enter warfare and we’re speaking about flag poles.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified Friday’s assault as a preventative mean to maintain Iran from creating a nuclear bomb, a warning he has issued for decades — which U.S. Director of Nationwide Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated in March was unfounded.
“I don’t care what she stated. I believe they have been very near having one,” Trump told reporters Tuesday.
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Trump said last month that he “warned” Netanyahu to not strike Iran whereas a nuclear deal was being negotiated, however is now “severely contemplating” formally coming into the battle alongside Israel, according to a New York Times report published Tuesday.
Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows “exactly” the place Khamenei is hiding, however that he gained’t be killed — “no less than not for now.” On Wednesday, the ayatollah rejected requires his give up and warned of “irreparable damage” to U.S. forces ought to they get entangled.
Earlier this morning, Trump oversaw preparations for the flag poles to be erected.
Social media customers with an understanding of the risky scenario within the Center East have some phrases for Trump, who beforehand vowed to end the Israel-Gaza war and stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
