Trump Explains Why Iran’s Top General Qassem Soleimani Just Had To Die
On Friday, Donald Trump tweeted his first remarks since ordering the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, one of that country’s most powerful military and political figures.
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In a tweet, Trump said, “Iran never won a war, but never lost a negotiation!” The President said Friday morning, although it was not immediately clear what the president meant by the statement. A little later he followed up with another tweet that appears to explain why he thought it was best to act now.
“General Qassem Soleimani has killed or badly wounded thousands of Americans over an extended period of time, and was plotting to kill many more…but got caught! He was, directly and indirectly, responsible for the death of millions of people, including the recent large number….”
He added,
..of PROTESTERS killed in Iran itself. While Iran will never be able to properly admit it, Soleimani was both hated and feared within the country. They are not nearly as saddened as the leaders will let the outside world believe. He should have been taken out many years ago!
….of PROTESTERS killed in Iran itself. While Iran will never be able to properly admit it, Soleimani was both hated and feared within the country. They are not nearly as saddened as the leaders will let the outside world believe. He should have been taken out many years ago!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2020
According to Fox News, the U.S. military is now planning to send 3,000 troops to the Middle East after the embassy attack, Soleimani killing.
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