Senator Mark Kelly expressed absolute disbelief on April 7, 2026, over President Donald Trump’s latest statement that “A whole civilization will die tonight,” emphasizing in a post on X that such words had never been uttered by a President of the United States before this morning. Kelly, a seasoned veteran with a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy, forcefully stated that Trump’s behavior is unhinged and actively makes Americans less safe.
He made it clear that throughout his extensive military service, he had never encountered anyone who so completely lacked the fundamental qualities of good leadership as Trump. Kelly’s strong message highlighted the grave consequences if Trump were to act on his threats. He believes countless Iranian civilians would perish, leading to a massive escalation of the ongoing conflict.
