Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
President Donald Trump said the US may have to target Pickaxe Mountain, a site linked to Iran’s nuclear program, as he aims to ensure Tehran does not get a nuclear weapon. In an interview with Newsmax on Thursday night, Trump also said he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war on Iran, which […]
Donald Trump's attempt at humor about the name Muhammad and Iran's presidential prospects was met with silence at a Georgia campaign rally. Claiming a 65 percent accuracy rate in guessing the identity of someone from West Asia, Trump repeatedly claimed he had never been wrong in delivering the joke. The remarks came as Trump ridiculed the Iranian presidency, arguing that Iran was the only country where nobody wanted to lead.
The audience's muted reaction highlighted the stark contrast to Trump's previous attempts to use the name as a punchline when discussing Iran's leadership. Human rights activists and Muslim advocacy groups have long criticized such rhetoric, deeming it demeaning to Muslims, immigrants, and ethnic minorities. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported a rise in Islamophobia in the United States, partly attributed to the Trump administration's immigration policies and response to pro-Palestinian protests during his presidency.
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