Playing with Fire

Donald Trump’s latest threat to bomb Iran’s infrastructure is a reckless move that won’t end well. He’s warned Iranians they’ll ‘be living in hell’ if he follows through, which is pretty rich coming from a guy who’s made a career out of stirring up chaos.

The Law Isn’t on His Side

Bombing civilian infrastructure is a war crime, plain and simple. It’s not something you can just do because you’re feeling feisty. International law is clear: you can’t target civilians or their stuff, no matter how mad you are.

So, what’s Trump’s plan here? Does he think the rest of the world will just shrug and say ‘oh well’ if he starts blowing up Iranian roads and bridges? It’s a ridiculous idea, and it’s not like he hasn’t been warned before.

A History of Bad Decisions

This isn’t the first time Trump has threatened to do something crazy, and it won’t be the last. But that doesn’t mean we should just sit back and let him do it. Someone needs to tell him that being president isn’t a game, and that his antics have real-world consequences.