On Thursday, President Trump faced criticism from Democrats, former GOP representative Adam Kinzinger, and a late-night talk show host for setting a two-week deadline to decide on potential strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
This isn’t the first time Trump has opted for a two-week timeline for significant decisions during his terms, with the New York Times highlighting this pattern.
Kinzinger remarked that this delay concerning possible Iranian strikes is just another instance of “tacos”—interpreted as “Trump constantly delaying decisions.” He recalled how Trump was set to announce sanctions against Russia about 3.5 weeks ago but didn’t follow through because of similar indecisiveness.
Further, Rep. Yaasami Ansari from Arizona criticized Trump’s mixed signals, especially after his earlier comments urging Iranians to evacuate Tehran. She remarked that it’s absurd to deal with a “reality show dictator” who uses social media to instill fear while announcing war decisions with a two-week lead time. Ansari expressed disbelief over how the U.S. is perceived globally after such actions.
Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut echoed these sentiments, calling Trump’s timeline a portrayal of the U.S. as “weak and stupid.” He added that he believes going to war with Iran is misguided but doubted the credibility of Trump’s stated two-week schedule.
Ukrainian businessman Lev Parnas, who has been linked to Trump’s earlier controversies, began referring to him as “Donnie two weeks” in light of this recent behavior.
On “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Kimmel showcased a clip of Trump promoting two-week timelines on various matters during his presidency. He humorously compared starting a war in the Middle East to quitting a sales job at Best Buy.
During a press conference, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt conveyed a statement from Trump, indicating that negotiations with Iran are ongoing, which may influence his decision within the next two weeks. However, she refrained from sharing details about whether these discussions are direct or through intermediaries.
