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Trump's Truth Social Tirade: Iran War Blame Game and Third-Person Praise

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Donald Trump launched an overnight Truth Social blitz, claiming his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal prevented Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons years ago. The former president attacked the Obama-era agreement as 'the most dangerous transaction' and suggested the world would be 'entirely different' if it had remained in place. In a characteristic move, he concluded his post with third-person praise: 'THANK YOU PRESIDENT TRUMP!'

Trump's claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities and missile threats have been disputed by experts, including reports from the New York Times. The 79-year-old former president attempted to justify potential military action by suggesting Democrats would criticize him regardless of his decisions, claiming they would demand strikes if he hadn't acted. He shared supportive media coverage from Fox News contributors while attacking political opponents.

Beyond Iran policy, Trump's Truth Social marathon covered multiple topics including ending his boycott of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prescription drug pricing efforts, and Melania Trump's UN Security Council speech. He also renewed attacks on former Special Counsel Jack Smith, sharing posts calling for prosecution. The posting spree occurred amid escalating Middle East tensions, with Iran reporting over 550 casualties and ongoing conflict in Lebanon and Israel.