robosmith Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 NBC Journalist REFUSES to let Karoline weasel out of Trump threatening war crimes This is why Trump keeps postponing his threats to destroy civilian power plants 🤮 Quote Journalist REFUSES to let Karoline weasel out of Trump threatening war crimes, and corners her into incrimination! Enjoy every word. The press often just copy/pastes Trump's statements without pressing further. NOT TODAY. And he got something on record that is VERY bad news for Trump... and her personally. NBC’s Garrett Haake: The President posted this morning about his threat, that on leaving Iran, he said, "We might, blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric generating plants, oil wells, hard island, and possibly all desalinization plants." Under international law, striking civilian infrastructure like that is generally prohibited. Then he laid it on her... Haake: Why is the President threatening what would amount to potentially a war crime with the U.S. military? Before she could answer, he pinned her down ever further. Haake: And how do you square that with the administration repeatedly saying that the U.S. does not target civilians? BOOM. It's out there. It is indeed a war crime by any standard to attack civilian infrastructure. It's called collective punishment. War Crimes 101. Karoline knew this. She immediately went into distraction mode. Karoline: Uh, Look... the President has made it quite clear to the Iranian regime at this moment in time, as evidenced by the statement that you just read, that their best move is to make a deal, or else the United States Armed Forces has capabilities beyond their wildest imagination. And the President is not afraid to use them. Haake used her own spin against her. Haake: Including potential WAR CRIMES? Karoline: That's not what I said, Garrett. No Karoline, that IS what you said. Karoline: Of course, this administration and the United States Armed Forces will always act within the confines of the law. But with respect to achieving the full objectives of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump is going to move forward unabated, and he expects the Iranian regime to make a deal with the administration. Non-answer. She then thought she could just move right on to another reporter. That didn't work out. Haake refused to play along. He kept pushing. Haake: Which of those objectives would destroying a desalinization plant most help? Karoline didn't have an answer, she didn't even try. She moved on. But it was too late. Because of his pushing, she is now on record for ignoring plans to commit war crimes from her own administration. That not only opens up Trump to accountability down the line, but her own prosecution down the line for aiding and abetting it. That can happen under a new regime takes over, or at The Hague. EVERY journalist should push and push until they either get a real answer, or the goon exposes themselves as the cowards that they are. Quote
gatomontes99 Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 Iran is hitting civilian targets every day because they do not have the capability to hit our military. If, hitting targets like power plants and oil refineries stops their power generation and money flow, thus crippling their ability to attack civilians, that is not a war crime. 1 Quote Don't you think that if I were wrong that I would know it?
robosmith Posted March 30 Author Report Posted March 30 1 hour ago, gatomontes99 said: Iran is hitting civilian targets every day because they do not have the capability to hit our military. If, hitting targets like power plants and oil refineries stops their power generation and money flow, thus crippling their ability to attack civilians, that is not a war crime. Too bad you have NO EXPERTISE nor able to cite ONE, to back your amateur legal OPINION. Have you even read the Geneva Conventions? LMAO Iran's war crimes do NOT justify Trump's. But Trump knows that and is WHY he keeps postponing his war crime THREATS. Quote
gatomontes99 Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 9 minutes ago, robosmith said: Too bad you have NO EXPERTISE nor able to cite ONE, to back your amateur legal OPINION. Have you even read the Geneva Conventions? LMAO Iran's war crimes do NOT justify Trump's. But Trump knows that and is WHY he keeps postponing his war crime THREATS. Protocol I allows for military response to civilian attacks. Further, only infrastructure that is necessary for survival is protected. Power and oil are not protected. Maybe desalination plants. However, it could be argued that fresh water supply may be sufficient. Further, your hero only said that his comments "potentially" indicate a possible violation if actually used. The entire premise of the question is based on the journalist's assumptions and not on actual battle plans, targets or actions. Quote Don't you think that if I were wrong that I would know it?
Nationalist Posted March 31 Report Posted March 31 16 minutes ago, robosmith said: Too bad you have NO EXPERTISE nor able to cite ONE, to back your amateur legal OPINION. Have you even read the Geneva Conventions? LMAO Iran's war crimes do NOT justify Trump's. But Trump knows that and is WHY he keeps postponing his war crime THREATS. What a dweeb. Quote Its so lonely in m'saddle since m'horse died.
robosmith Posted March 31 Author Report Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Nationalist said: What a dweeb. ^IGNORAMUS with BUPKIS. LMAO Quote
John Stone Posted March 31 Report Posted March 31 Contravening the LOAC could indeed constitute a war crime. But destroying infrastructure crucial to Iran's civilian population could really blur the line between who the domestic population consider the enemy? The suggestion of destroying Iran's desalination / power plants could easily be considered a Putin-like, war crime. But, so what ? ............arguably Trump won't have any allies to travel to and the U.N. building (for now) is on U.S. soil. Much ado about nothing, meh! Quote
robosmith Posted March 31 Author Report Posted March 31 (edited) 1 hour ago, John Stone said: Contravening the LOAC could indeed constitute a war crime. But destroying infrastructure crucial to Iran's civilian population could really blur the line between who the domestic population consider the enemy? The suggestion of destroying Iran's desalination / power plants could easily be considered a Putin-like, war crime. But, so what ? ............arguably Trump won't have any allies to travel to and the U.N. building (for now) is on U.S. soil. Much ado about nothing, meh! Trump has been making a big deal about being charged with war crimes, going so far as to threaten the ICC if he's not given immunity. Quote As of early 2026, the Trump administration has intensified its campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), threatening sanctions unless the court guarantees immunity for U.S. officials and drops investigations into potential war crimes, according to reports. [1, 2] Here are the key details regarding this situation as of March 2026: Threats of Sanctions and Immunity Demands: The Trump administration is pressuring the ICC to amend its founding document, the Rome Statute, to provide immunity to U.S. officials, including the President, Vice President, and Secretary of War, against prosecution for potential war crimes. Targeting the ICC: Officials stated that if the ICC does not comply with demands—which include dropping investigations into US troops in Afghanistan and Israeli leaders—the U.S. could impose broader sanctions on the court itself, potentially targeting its operations. Concerns Over 2029 Prosecution: A U.S. official indicated "real concern" that the ICC could turn its attention to prosecuting Trump administration officials after his term ends in 2029. Executive Action Taken: In February 2025, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing sanctions on the ICC and its officials, calling the court’s actions “illegitimate and baseless”. By early 2026, the administration had sanctioned nine ICC officials, including judges and prosecutors, following arrest warrants issued for Israeli leaders. Broader Context: The U.S. is not a member of the ICC and has long argued the court has no jurisdiction over American citizens. The current actions are a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and international legal institutions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] The ICC has stated it will continue to provide "justice and hope" despite the pressure. Edited March 31 by robosmith Quote
gatomontes99 Posted April 1 Report Posted April 1 22 hours ago, robosmith said: Trump has been making a big deal about being charged with war crimes, going so far as to threaten the ICC if he's not given immunity. You sure ranaway when I gave you links the the GC that showed that this was NOT a war crime. Funny how that always seems to happen with you. It is almost like you do no research into what you are saying. Quote Don't you think that if I were wrong that I would know it?
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