In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.
It’s important to understand the level of sanewashing the NYT is doing here

It’s hard to see how this results in anything other than a lot more hostility towards the US
One successful rescue means we can take Iran with just Seal Team Six and sporks! Yippekayay mudderfuckas here we come!
One rescue?
BFD.
This stupid annoying orange is absolutely delusional.
Imagine showing this to anyone at all in the US in 1980 or 1990, or 2000, or 2010, and tell them this is an official statement from America’s president. And then tell them in 2026 it barely even makes headlines.
The NYT didn’t even quote the statement initially, but paraphrased it to make it seem saner. They only added the quote to the article after pushback
Tbh it’s more likely that they were avoiding the expletives in general than trying to sane wash.
So, I suppose the war is going excellent for the narcissistic toddler, yes? What a fucking embarrassment. The guy never figured that FAFO goes both ways.



