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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for pictures with senior military leaders and spouses after a briefing in the State Dining Room of the White House October 5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Andrew Harrer-Pool/Getty Images)
Trump's Ominous 'Calm Before the Storm' Comment Sparks Fear of Impending War
"Extremely disturbing how the president teases war like it's a fun thing for us all to do."
Oct 06, 2017
During a photo-op ahead of a dinner with high-ranking military officials and their spouses Thursday night, President Donald Trump made a "foreboding" remark that immediately provoked fears that the United States could launch yet another war.
"You guys know what this represents?" Trump asked reporters gathered in the State Dining Room. "Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Could be the calm, the calm before the storm."
When asked by reporters to explain, Trump refused, saying: "You'll find out."
Watch:
The comment came following a meeting between Trump and military leaders, during which both Iran and North Korea were reportedly discussed.
Regarding North Korea, Trump said military officials are prepared to provide him "a broad range of military options, when needed, at a much faster pace."
And as the Washington Post first reported on Thursday, Trump is planning to decertify the Iran nuclear accord some time next week--a move critics are denouncing as a step in the direction of military conflict.
Commentators and lawmakers immediately expressed alarm at the president's cryptic comments.
Following Trump's remarks, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) urged his colleagues to support his bill that would bar the president from launching a nuclear first strike without congressional approval.
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During a photo-op ahead of a dinner with high-ranking military officials and their spouses Thursday night, President Donald Trump made a "foreboding" remark that immediately provoked fears that the United States could launch yet another war.
"You guys know what this represents?" Trump asked reporters gathered in the State Dining Room. "Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Could be the calm, the calm before the storm."
When asked by reporters to explain, Trump refused, saying: "You'll find out."
Watch:
The comment came following a meeting between Trump and military leaders, during which both Iran and North Korea were reportedly discussed.
Regarding North Korea, Trump said military officials are prepared to provide him "a broad range of military options, when needed, at a much faster pace."
And as the Washington Post first reported on Thursday, Trump is planning to decertify the Iran nuclear accord some time next week--a move critics are denouncing as a step in the direction of military conflict.
Commentators and lawmakers immediately expressed alarm at the president's cryptic comments.
Following Trump's remarks, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) urged his colleagues to support his bill that would bar the president from launching a nuclear first strike without congressional approval.
During a photo-op ahead of a dinner with high-ranking military officials and their spouses Thursday night, President Donald Trump made a "foreboding" remark that immediately provoked fears that the United States could launch yet another war.
"You guys know what this represents?" Trump asked reporters gathered in the State Dining Room. "Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Could be the calm, the calm before the storm."
When asked by reporters to explain, Trump refused, saying: "You'll find out."
Watch:
The comment came following a meeting between Trump and military leaders, during which both Iran and North Korea were reportedly discussed.
Regarding North Korea, Trump said military officials are prepared to provide him "a broad range of military options, when needed, at a much faster pace."
And as the Washington Post first reported on Thursday, Trump is planning to decertify the Iran nuclear accord some time next week--a move critics are denouncing as a step in the direction of military conflict.
Commentators and lawmakers immediately expressed alarm at the president's cryptic comments.
Following Trump's remarks, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) urged his colleagues to support his bill that would bar the president from launching a nuclear first strike without congressional approval.
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