Trump’s Easter Rant: ‘Praise be to Allah’ Sparks Outcry

Former president Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on Easter Monday to issue a profanity‑laden warning to Iran. The post demanded that Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to “strike power plants and bridges” if the demand was ignored. He concluded the message with the phrase “Praise be to Allah,” a religious reference that has drawn sharp criticism from both political allies and opponents.

The post, which also included vulgar language directed at “crazy bastards,” was framed as a response to the recent rescue of an American airman in Iran. While Trump portrayed the rescue as an “Easter miracle,” his escalating rhetoric marked a stark departure from conventional diplomatic language.

U.S. officials have not confirmed any change in policy, and Iranian authorities say no substantive talks are underway. Critics argue that mixing religious invocations with military threats undermines U.S. credibility and could inflame already tense U.S.-Iran relations.

The episode adds to a pattern of increasingly aggressive statements from Trump since his release from prison, each accompanied by a blend of religious language and coarse profanity.