Trump's Stark Ultimatum to Iran Sparks Capitol Uproar

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News (2 / 1) 07.04.2026 22:03 / Julia

Backlash in Washington

Democrats condemned the post. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the statement shocking and urged a congressional response, while Senate Democratic leaders labelled it potentially unlawful. Senator Elissa Slotkin warned about illegal orders for troops. Even some Republicans broke ranks: Marjorie Taylor Greene called the threat "evil and madness," while others, like commentator Megyn Kelly, expressed continued support for the president.

The abrupt ultimatum has left lawmakers and the public sharply divided as the deadline approached and global attention focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of U.S. action.