Trump Warns Iran of ‘Total Obliteration’ if They Try To Harm Him
President Donald Trump warned Iran that continued assassination threats made by leaders in Tehran would be met with the country getting “blown up” and “total obliteration.”
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“Well, they shouldn’t be doing it but I’ve left notification,” Trump said. “Anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the whole — the whole country’s going to get blown up.”
Biden-era Intelligence officials briefed Trump about the alleged threats against him during his presidential campaign in 2024. Former Attorney General Merrick Garland said the plot was retaliation for the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. in 2020, during Trump’s first administration.
Despite being briefed by his administration, Trump on Tuesday said President Biden “should have said something” on the matter, adding that presidents should defend each other on such matters.
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“But I have very firm instructions,” Trump continued. “Anything happens, they’re going to wipe them off the face of this earth.”
Trump also spoke about the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva.
“What are you expecting from these Iran talks in Geneva?” a reporter asked Trump aboard Air Force One.
“So, I’ll be involved in those talks indirectly, and they’ll be very important. We’ll see what can happen. Typically, Iran’s a very tough negotiator; they’re good negotiators — or bad negotiators. I would say they’re bad negotiators because we could have had a deal instead of sending the B2s to knock out their nuclear potential. We had to send the B2s. I hope they’re going to be more reasonable. They want to make a deal,” Trump said.
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“Have you been told that a deal is next to impossible?” the reporter followed up.
Trump replied, “No. I think they want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal. They want to make a deal.”
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Trump previously said that he instructed officials to destroy Iran if they killed him.
The president said this after signing an executive order right after taking office that gave him all the tools he needed to talk to Iran’s government and put as much pressure on Tehran as possible.
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“They haven’t done that and that would be a terrible thing for them to do,” Trump said at the time. “Not because of me — if they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end. I’ve left instructions, if they do it, they get obliterated, there won’t be anything left. And, they shouldn’t be able to do it.”
Trump warned last week that the United States could send additional warships toward Iran if ongoing diplomatic negotiations fail to produce a deal, signaling that military pressure could increase as talks over Tehran’s nuclear program stall.
In remarks to Axios, Trump said the administration is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region in addition to the USS Abraham Lincoln and 9 additional warships already positioned near Iran, though he expressed hope that a diplomatic agreement can still be reached.
“Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough like last time,” the president told Axios on Tuesday, a reference to the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites in June.
“Last time they didn’t believe I would do it. They overplayed their hand,” Trump added. “We have an armada that is heading there and another one might be going.”
The president emphasized that the United States is seeking to persuade Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions, halt the development of its ballistic missile program, and end support for militant proxy groups. Iranian officials have so far resisted expanding negotiations beyond nuclear-related issues.
He described the nuclear issue as a “matter of course” part of any negotiation, but also insisted that an agreement with Iran must also address Tehran’s ballistic missile stockpiles, per Axios.
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Trump said the US “can make a great deal with Iran,” and Tehran “very much wants to make a deal.”
Trump’s comments came ahead of a planned visit to Washington, D.C. by Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to press for a tougher U.S. stance and broader terms for any Iran deal that would include constraints on Tehran’s missile capabilities and regional activities.
Before heading to DC, the Israeli leader previewed some of what he and Trump were going to discuss.
“I will present to the president our understanding of the principles of the negotiations (with Iran) – the essential principles that are important not only to Israel – but to everyone who wants peace and security in the Middle East,” Netanyahu told reporters, per the New York Post.
The administration has already bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships and aircraft deployed as a means of deterrence and leverage.
Reagan-Appointed Judge Resigns So He Can Attack Trump - the phdailynews.org
In a significant shift within the American legal landscape, Senior U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf has announced his resignation from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. A veteran jurist originally appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, Wolf’s departure is specifically intended to liberate him from the ethical constraints of the bench. By stepping down, he seeks to speak candidly about what he characterizes as an unprecedented ‘assault on the rule of law’ and persistent threats to judicial independence under the current administration.
Having entered the Department of Justice in 1974 during the shadow of the Watergate scandal, he cited former Attorney General Edward Levi as a primary influence on his view of nonpartisan justice. Wolf accused the current administration of weaponizing the legal system to pursue political enemies while shielding allies, stating that continued silence on these matters had become ‘intolerable’ after four decades of service.
The White House responded to the resignation with sharp criticism. Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson dismissed Wolf’s concerns, labeling him and other like-minded jurists as ‘radical judges’ who prioritize personal political agendas over impartial legal application.
Jackson argued that the administration’s track record, including over 20 victories in the Supreme Court, validates its legal strategies. She further suggested that any judge wishing to engage in political discourse should follow Wolf’s lead and vacate their seat.
This judicial friction occurs against a backdrop of intense political maneuvering as the Republican National Committee (RNC) prepares for the 2026 midterm elections. Under the leadership of Joe Gruters, the RNC has secured a massive fundraising advantage, potentially entering the election cycle with hundreds of millions of dollars in resources. As tensions mount between the executive branch and members of the judiciary, the move by Wolf highlights a deepening divide over the boundaries of judicial conduct and institutional integrity in an increasingly polarized era.
Owner Of California ‘Trump House’ Fighting For Life After Brutal Attack - the phdailynews.org
Escondido police responded around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday to reports of an assault in progress near the intersection of East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street, directly adjacent to Sheron’s heavily decorated home.
When officers arrived, they found the 69-year-old suffering from catastrophic injuries.
Authorities said a utility worker who witnessed the attack stepped in and helped restrain the suspect until police arrived.
Sheron was rushed to a trauma center, where he remained in critical condition in the ICU.
His wife, Maria Garcia, gave a devastating update as the family waits for what appears to be the worst.
She told reporters she does not expect her husband to survive.
Garcia also believes the attack may have been politically motivated, given the history surrounding the home.
“He tried to kill my husband, you know,” Garcia told CBS 8. “It’s terrible. I don’t know what kind of hate… what heart, the black heart.”
The home, known throughout the San Diego area as the “Trump House,” has long been covered in American flags, patriotic decorations and pro-Trump displays.
For years, the property has attracted both supporters and critics.
Garcia suggested the visible patriotic displays may have fueled hostility.
“They don’t like the flags. I don’t know why. I support America. My husband is [a] veteran,” she said.
Police arrested 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler, who has now been charged with attempted murder.
He is being held without bail at the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County.
Authorities say Butler fled the scene after the attack but was quickly tracked down and arrested.
Police also said a bystander who intervened during the violence suffered injuries.
A friend of Butler told the California Post that the suspect is a Navy veteran with serious mental health struggles.
“This is the guy that plays with Legos and Star Wars stuff,” the friend reportedly said.
According to the friend, Butler had been taking medication for mental illness, but his condition had worsened significantly.
The friend described Butler as increasingly paranoid and unstable.
“He sits in his room and thinks everyone is coming to get him,” the friend reportedly said.
The same source said Butler had been unemployed after his time in the Navy.
While police have not publicly declared a motive, Sheron’s home has previously been the target of vandalism and complaints.
Its highly visible political messaging made it one of the most recognizable private homes in the area.
That history has fueled immediate speculation that politics may have played a role.
California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa called for swift action.
“Full and immediate investigation,” Issa wrote on X.
He also claimed Trump supporters are increasingly being targeted.
President Trump’s supporters are “routinely the victims of leftist violence all across the country,” Issa said.
At this stage, investigators have not publicly confirmed whether politics played any role in the alleged attempted killing.
Mental illness may also be a major factor, based on accounts from those who knew the suspect.
Still, for Sheron’s family, those questions are secondary to the immediate tragedy unfolding.
Sheron’s patriotic home became a symbol for supporters in the area who saw it as an unapologetic display of American pride.
Now it has become the backdrop for a horrifying act of violence.
The utility worker who intervened may have prevented an even worse outcome, though Sheron’s condition remains dire, Fox News reported.
As of the latest reports, Butler remains behind bars awaiting further court proceedings.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the confrontation.
For now, a veteran known for proudly displaying his support for America and President Trump is fighting for his life, while his family braces for what may come next.
