Trump says it's 'treasonous' to say US not winning war in Iran

9dev 16 points 6 comments May 02, 2026
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marysminefnuf

The us is not winning the war in iran The us is not winning the war in iran The us is not winning the war in iran There i committed the treason. Whens the execution?

jqpabc123

Actually, it is "treasonous" for a US president to label constitutionally protected speech as "treason". And in any case, the price of gasoline speaks for itself.

general1465

Ah yes, just one step from Russian laws against discrediting the army. That will show them when US will start arresting folks like Kimmel or Colbert for not peddling state propaganda! Russia jails stand-up comedian for six years over joke about wounded soldiers https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sk93lezvwl

tim-tday

This is how tyranny begins.

duxup

The fragility of the current administration is beyond “snowflake”.

johng

It is dumb of him to say that. But, I will say that Iran's only goal is to hold out as long as it can and exert political pressure to get the US to stop the blockade. If the political pressure goes away and the Iranian administration realizes that they either can't last or that political pressure won't work, they are much more likely to finally capitulate and negotiate/surrender and agree to terms. So, I certainly don't think it's treasonous, but a unified country all trying to achieve the same goal which is better for the whole world and Iranian citizens would end the conflict much faster. So, considering the above the more negative news about the US and it's war, the better it is for the Ayatollahs and the IRGC.

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