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In a recent segment on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” former Secretary of State John Kerry expressed his concerns over President Donald Trump’s alarming rhetoric regarding Iran. Kerry highlighted that Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran could be interpreted as a war crime.
During the show, host Jen Psaki addressed the issue, referencing Trump’s bold statement that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” which was made before the announcement of a ceasefire earlier in the week. Psaki remarked on the unprecedented nature of such language from a U.S. president, noting its potential long-lasting impact. She asked Kerry for his thoughts, given his extensive experience in diplomatic roles.
Kerry shared his shock and dismay, pointing out the incongruity of such threats coming from a leader who identifies as Christian, especially on Easter Sunday. He emphasized that such statements, broadcast to audiences worldwide, could tarnish the image of the U.S. presidency. Kerry recalled America’s historical role in liberating Europe from fascism, a stark contrast to the notion of threatening an entire civilization, which he equated to actions of a war criminal. Such rhetoric, he argued, stands in direct opposition to international norms and the values the country has long championed.
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