Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Doodley

(12,079 posts)
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 08:56 AM Jun 2025

'Murder fatwa against Trump' after president's 'unhinged' comment

Trump recently ratchetted up the language against Iranian officials on his social media, leading to a "murder fatwa" against him, according to an ex-insider. In 1989, Iran's Supreme Leader issued a fatwa against author Salman Rushdie.

Lev Parnas, a former "trusted operative" of Trump, flagged the news over the weekend.

In a post called "BREAKING: U.S. Intelligence Intercepts Iran’s Private Response to Strike — Fatwa Issued Against Trump," Parnas says, "After Trump’s latest unhinged Truth Social post attacking Ayatollah Khomeini, a second Grand Ayatollah — Noori Hamedani — issued an official murder fatwa against Donald Trump."

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-fatwa-lev-parnas/

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
'Murder fatwa against Trump' after president's 'unhinged' comment (Original Post) Doodley Jun 2025 OP
Trump is making many dangerous enemies. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #1
Yes, but now he's going to use this as a Baitball Blogger Jun 2025 #3
When he was just a two bit realtor mob boss, he could run his mouth with impunity. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #6
IIRC, There was a fatwa for Assassination of Qasem Soleimani usonian Jun 2025 #2
Serious Abstractartist Jun 2025 #4
I don't believe anything these people say. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2025 #5

Baitball Blogger

(52,712 posts)
3. Yes, but now he's going to use this as a
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:24 AM
Jun 2025

Reason to take us to war.

I always wondered why he acts as if there never will be consequences to his actions. I think it’s because he always ratchets up the counter attacks and doesn’t think there ever will be any.

Irish_Dem

(82,267 posts)
6. When he was just a two bit realtor mob boss, he could run his mouth with impunity.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:11 PM
Jun 2025

Now that he is POTUS there are consequences.
But he thinks he holds all the cards.
POTUS of the most powerful country in the world.

But he is still mortal, and he is terrifying and enraging some powerful groups.

usonian

(26,570 posts)
2. IIRC, There was a fatwa for Assassination of Qasem Soleimani
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:22 AM
Jun 2025
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20444148

How'd that work out?

IRG are pussies.

They couldn't kill a six pack.

🐓💩 cowards and malingerers.

Abstractartist

(448 posts)
4. Serious
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:24 AM
Jun 2025

A murder fatwa is very serious, ask Salman Rushdie. He was to go into hiding for years….

Although trump is a protected politician, these Iranian cells can strike anytime. Keep eyes open for ANY UNUSUAL PERSON OR SITUATION….

BlueTsunami2018

(5,072 posts)
5. I don't believe anything these people say.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:50 AM
Jun 2025

How do we know this is true? Because some “trusted operative” says so?

And even if it is, am I supposed to care?

Don’t hold your breath waiting for that to happen.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»'Murder fatwa against Tru...