Trump’s crisis communications skills tested by Iran war

Published April 7, 2026 4:57pm ET



President Donald Trump plays many roles as commander-in-chief, but in the last few days his effectiveness as a crisis communicator during the Iran war has come under scrutiny.

Trump threatened Tuesday morning that Iran’s “whole civilization will die tonight” absent a deal. This followed an Easter Truth Social post warning “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F***in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.