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Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’ (www.theguardian.com)

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In comments to NBC News, US presidents also deflates hope of deal with Tehran, saying ‘terms aren’t good enough’

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[–] foggy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

In his first term I liked to think that he was actually Andy Kaufman in a fat suit. That he'd faked his death and this was his Gesamtkunstwerk.

It would have been legitimately on brand, and as a punchline being "humanity is fucking stupid you're all fucked," would be hysterical.

Alas...