Casten Statement on Trump Threat to Destroy a "Whole Civilization"

April 07, 2026 Casten Statement on Trump Threat to Destroy a "Whole Civilization" Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten released the following statement: "The president’s threat to wipe out an entire civilization is dangerous, reckless, and would constitute a war crime under both domestic and international law. This rhetoric undermines U.S. credibility, endangers civilians, and places American personnel in untenable legal, moral, and mortal jeopardy. Anyone in the Trump Administration who acts on this threat and violates the law must be held accountable, including criminal liability. "The urgency of the situation demands immediate action. This is the type of moment the 25th Amendment was drafted to address. The president is unfit to serve, and lives are at stake. The entire chain of command has a responsibility in this moment to step up and put their country over their loyalty to the president." ### Print Email Share Tweet