Sen. Bernie Sanders is sharply criticizing Donald Trump following an explosive Easter Sunday message on Truth Social, where Trump demanded that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened immediately and lashed out at those restricting it in unusually aggressive and profane terms, stating, "Open the f****** Strait, you crazy b*******, or you'll be living in hell."

The post, which came amid rising global tension and disruptions to one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, appeared to signal growing frustration inside the administration over the ongoing standoff with Iran and its impact on global trade.

Sanders’ response frames the moment as a dangerous escalation — arguing that rhetoric like this, combined with the broader conflict, raises serious concerns about stability, decision-making, and the risk of further war.