Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has labeled President Donald Trump an “unhinged lunatic,” calling for his removal from office following controversial remarks he made regarding Iran.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, has publicly condemned President Donald Trump, referring to him as an “unhinged lunatic” in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. She urged for his removal from office, stating, “This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office.”
Omar’s comments came in response to a controversial post made by Trump on Easter Sunday. In the post, he threatened to attack Iranian power plants and bridges, which has drawn significant criticism from various lawmakers.
In his post, Trump wrote, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[—]in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” referring to the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, also weighed in on the matter, warning in a Monday post on X that “threatening to target power plants and other non-military targets is not strength.” He emphasized that if such threats were to become orders, they could violate the laws of armed conflict, stating, “America leads best with strength, discipline, and professionalism. Illegal orders to make civilians suffer would be a black mark on our military and our country.”
Similarly, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon characterized Trump’s remarks as the “words of a frustrated and immoral madman.” He stated in a Sunday post on X, “President Trump’s profanity-laden Easter threat to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure—power plants and bridges—are the words of a frustrated and immoral madman. Many experts agree that such attacks would be war crimes under international law. To our military leaders, remember this: You are legally required to refuse orders to commit war crimes.”
Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, echoed these sentiments, describing Trump’s comments as “the ravings of a dangerous and mentally unbalanced individual.” He urged Congress to take immediate action, stating, “Congress has got to act NOW. End this war.”
In a separate address on Monday, Trump suggested that the U.S. has a plan to “decimate” Iranian infrastructure, claiming, “where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o’clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again, I mean complete demolition by 12 o’clock.” He added, “We don’t want that to happen.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment early Tuesday morning regarding the escalating tensions and the reactions from lawmakers.
The situation continues to unfold as various political figures express their concerns over Trump’s rhetoric and the potential implications for U.S.-Iran relations, highlighting the ongoing debate about military engagement and the responsibilities of leadership.
According to Fox News, the reactions from lawmakers underscore a growing unease about the president’s approach to foreign policy and the potential consequences of his statements.