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Asked if Americans should worry about Iran retaliating against Americans on U.S. soil, President Donald Trump responded, “I guess.”

"Like I said, some people will die," the president added. "When you go to war, some people will die."

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[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 day ago (2 children)

He's almost literally saying, "Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make."

[–] YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 day ago

That's exactly what Captain Bone-Spurs is saying.

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 4 points 1 day ago

Some of you are
going to die.
Martyrs, of course, to the freedom
that I shall provide

[–] RedSeries@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 21 hours ago

“Like I said, some people will die,” the president added. “When you go to war, some people will die.”

Here's to hoping it's you, you orange fucking shitstain.

[–] iamanoldguy@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

Okay, let’s start with you.

[–] Arancello@aussie.zone 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Isnt he denying its a war?

[–] lennee@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

only if u remind him that his official position should be that its not

[–] ceiphas@feddit.org 9 points 1 day ago
[–] ruuster13@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He needs us to fear being struck on the mainland for his golden dome racket.

[–] TrollTrollrolllol@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

also to put a stop to any future elections that may not go well for the Greedy Old Pedophiles.

[–] mrdown@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

He want to trick american into supporting the war of agression