Trump is very serious.
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Tuesday, making it clear that any attempt on his life would result in the regime’s total destruction. In an interview from the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that he had already put plans in place to ensure Iran would face “obliteration” should they try to assassinate him.
“If they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end,” Trump asserted, while signing an order to reintroduce the toughest sanctions possible against Tehran. The new measures were aimed at significantly reducing the Iranian regime’s oil exports, with the goal of bringing them down to zero. Trump pointed out that such action would cripple Iran’s economy and diminish their ability to fund terrorism globally.
He also criticized President Joe Biden for not being more forceful in his dealings with Iran, noting that Biden never made such a firm statement regarding the consequences of targeting American officials. “I don’t know why he didn’t say that,” Trump remarked, implying that it could be due to a lack of intelligence or strength in leadership.
Trump also expressed his determination to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. “For me, it’s simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” he declared, underscoring the urgency of preventing Tehran from acquiring weapons-grade uranium. This, he said, was a key reason for his tough stance on sanctions.
The Iranian regime has long been hostile to the United States, and there have been credible reports suggesting they have sought to target Trump and other officials from his first administration in retaliation for the killing of General Qasem Soleimani. Despite these threats, Trump made the decision to remove security protections for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Advisor John Bolton, demonstrating his confidence in the safety of his team.
Trump’s actions starkly contrast with President Biden’s approach to Iran. While Republicans in Congress have pushed Biden to enforce stricter sanctions on Iran’s oil exports—especially after their exports surged dramatically under Biden’s watch—the administration has been slow to take action. The Iranian regime has reportedly gained billions of dollars from these illicit oil sales, with much of the oil flowing to China. In addition, reports have surfaced that Iran has tried to hack and undermine Trump’s allies as part of a broader effort to influence the 2024 election.
Biden’s handling of Iran has been widely criticized, even by members of his own party. A group of 62 House members, including prominent Democrats like Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, urged the administration to do more to halt Iranian oil exports, which have funded terrorism and instability in the Middle East. Even though these concerns have been raised, Biden has continued to make concessions, including the controversial release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for the release of American hostages. This deal was only paused after Iran-backed Hamas committed a horrific massacre against Israelis in October 2023.
The contrast in leadership styles between President Trump and President Biden when it comes to Iran couldn’t be clearer. Trump’s America First policies focused on crippling Iran’s economy and preventing them from obtaining nuclear weapons, while Biden’s soft approach has allowed Iran to continue growing more dangerous and emboldened. It’s time for a return to strength, and Trump’s leadership will ensure America’s safety and global standing.