A president openly talking about wiping out an entire civilization crossed a line even some loyal allies could not ignore. When Marjorie Taylor Greene raised the Twenty-fifth Amendment, it reflected deeper fears about dangerous rhetoric tied to immense military power.
At the same time, Trump agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran, saying U.S. goals had already been met. With the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, the world gains only brief relief. The bigger concern remains: whether this was calculated pressure or proof that the limits on presidential power are more fragile than many believed.
