So Iran Lobbed Missiles at an American Base in Iraq

Tweets the Animal House meme words in a conflict statement. https://t.co/sYdMzy9dkI

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 8, 2020

And that's how Trump responded.

Some around POTUS think he is looking for an off-ramp. https://t.co/VgFbbQ8JG3

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 8, 2020

10. That may very well be true, but if people think this is the only way Iranians will respond then they’re unaware of the reality. So while POTUS is taking the off ramp, the Iranians will sit and wait and do what they want and when they want to do it. https://t.co/Ff4xhBHo88 https://t.co/lKdGyEKMA5

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) January 8, 2020

Well, Trump was promising disproportionate retaliation if Iran just looked at us funny. So I don't think another attack is going to harsh his buzz. Yeah, and this happened:

Trump tweets an American flag after the killing of Suleimani.

Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader tweets Iran's flag after launching missiles at US air base.

World leaders trolling each other on Twitter following military attacks is what we voted for apparently. pic.twitter.com/GLArPnFt2P

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) January 8, 2020

Oh, and this, too:

Your kidding https://t.co/IUg0maDGMV

— George Conway (@gtconway3d) January 8, 2020

This, as well:

Can I rewrite this headline? "Tragically, the Iranian missile attack resulted in casualties of Iraqi soldiers, stationed together with their American allied forces." https://t.co/0KIL6xK79b

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) January 8, 2020

But it does explain Trump's reaction. Every time you think he can't go any lower, he reaches for the shovel.

Of course. Because this is what it’s all about. https://t.co/Lc6DJloHJx

— George Conway (@gtconway3d) January 8, 2020

Fortunately, there's always a tweet:

Be prepared, there is a small chance that our horrendous leadership could unknowingly lead us into World War III.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2013

And yeah, obviously (still, it bears saying):

That world peace now hinges on a guy who bankrupted casinos showing restraint is a devastating illustration of how profoundly we screwed up by making Donald Trump president

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 8, 2020