U.S. Democrats Condemn Trump's Speech on Iran War as Hateful and Misleading
U.S. Democrats have sharply criticized Donald Trump's speech to the nation on the war with Iran, labeling his remarks as hateful, lying and dangerous.
Congresswoman Yasmin Ansari described Trump's threat to "return Iran to the Stone Age" as "hateful, terrifying, and misleading," highlighting that the country has a population of 90 million.
Congressman Jim Himes noted that oil prices rose by $5 per barrel within one hour following the speech.
Senator Chris Van Hollen accused Trump of lying to the American people by claiming two weeks ago that "We won," calling him a "delusional man" who endangers the country and the world.
Lawmaker Seth Moulton warned that Trump's "misguided and ignorant" policy toward Iran puts U.S. military personnel at risk.
The criticisms came after Trump's address, which Democrats portrayed as inflammatory and factually inaccurate. Ansari emphasized the human cost implied in such rhetoric against a nation of tens of millions. Himes linked the speech directly to immediate market reactions, underscoring economic volatility. Van Hollen focused on Trump's alleged inconsistencies in portraying the conflict's status, while Moulton highlighted potential threats to American troops from what he termed poor policy judgment.
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