Trump’s Fear Factor

America’s enemies can’t dismiss Trump’s threats.

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President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., December 16, 2024.

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If they have any instinct for self-preservation, Iran and Hamas should be monitoring President-elect Donald Trump’s communications closely these days.

A couple of weeks ago, there was the Truth Social post promising “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas didn’t release its hostages by Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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