Trump rants on social media over Iran war and Supreme Court

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22 Apr 2026 • 5:48 PM MYT
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Trump rants on social media over Iran war and Supreme Court

  • President Donald Trump posted a series of criticisms on Truth Social targeting the Supreme Court, The Wall Street Journal, the renewable energy industry, and the Iranian regime.
  • He announced that two Pennsylvania coal plants would remain open, stating that 'Radical Left Lunatics' wanted to replace them with wind farms, which he claimed “kill the birds” and are ineffective.
  • Trump attacked The Wall Street Journal, calling it a “failing political 'RAG!” and criticising an editorial that suggested Iran viewed him as a “sucker”.
  • He issued a lengthy critique of the Supreme Court, accusing Democrat-appointed justices of unwavering loyalty and Republican appointees of showing “very little loyalty” to him.
  • Regarding foreign policy, Trump commented on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iran wants the strait open and confirming the extension of a ceasefire with the country.

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