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Donald Trump Easter Sunday message controversy: U.S President's Truth Social post goes viral, faces strong criticisms

President Trump faced widespread criticism after posting an expletive-laden threat against Iran on Truth Social during Easter Sunday.

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Donald Trump Easter Sunday message controversy: U.S President's Truth Social post goes viral, faces strong criticisms

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President Trump sparked bipartisan backlash after posting an expletive-laden threat against Iran on Truth Social during Easter Sunday, leading to calls for 25th Amendment consultations from Democratic critics and condemnation from former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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