Far-left political commentator Elie Mystal has made a provocative statement on ‘The Joy Reid Show,’ calling for the United States to be treated like a rogue state and subjected to international sanctions. Mystal criticized President Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which he described as ‘illegal unnecessary bombings,’ and argued that the U.S. should be sanctioned for its global actions, despite recent ceasefire agreements. He emphasized that the international community must stand up to the U.S., which he views as a ‘bad guy on the world stage.’
Mystal cited President Trump’s airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear program facilities in June, claiming the U.S. ‘should be sanctioned and rebuked’ for such ‘illegal unnecessary bombings in Iran.’ He argued that the United States, despite its economic strength, has become a threat to global peace and that the international community needs to take action. ‘We are a menace to not only free people everywhere, but we are a menace to peaceful people everywhere at this point,’ Mystal said.
Shortly after the strikes, Trump declared Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire after missile exchanges, claiming the ’12-day war’ would end. Trump is also working on a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Despite these developments, Mystal maintains that the United States needs to be treated like a ‘rogue state.’ ‘We have to be stopped through the same means that we have that our country and others have used to rebuke North Korea or China or name a rogue state,’ he said.
Mystal did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. His comments have sparked debate, with some, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, arguing that U.S. actions have bolstered American credibility. While Mystal’s call for sanctions is controversial, it highlights the growing divide over U.S. foreign policy and its perceived impact on international relations.
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