7 April 2026 - emperor Trump

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The Ultimatum

Trump does not want to be a king. He wants to be an emperor. Leaving aside the "unconditional surrender," let's consider the latest from Iran. To attack power plants and such is to attack the population, not the government. That's why people are calling it a war crime (which it sometimes is). People who are struggling to keep their lives in order do not have time to fight the government, and Trump appears to understand that; why else does he foment chaos at home? The only reason he could have to support Iran's government is that he hopes to add it to his empire, like Venezuela's.

clue:

The fuel blockade of Cuba is a similar attack against the population.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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