New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud publicly condemned President Donald Trump after he posted threatening messages toward Iran on Easter Sunday, calling his infrastructure bombing threats incompatible with Christian values and questioning whether his tactics meet the federal definition of terrorism.
Easter Sunday Controversy Erupts
Cloud took to social media platform Threads to criticize Trump’s Easter morning post threatening to attack Iranian power plants and bridges unless the Strait of Hormuz opens. The WNBA champion questioned how a self-described man of faith could issue bombing threats on Christianity’s holiest day. She reminded followers that Jesus was executed by governing authorities for defying their laws, drawing parallels to modern political power.
Federal Terrorism Definition Cited
The basketball star then quoted the federal legal definition of terrorism, which describes unlawful force or violence against persons or property intended to intimidate governments or populations for political objectives. Cloud’s post suggested Trump’s threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure could fall under this classification. Her criticism extended beyond religious hypocrisy to raise constitutional questions about presidential war powers and international law.
Trump’s Escalating Iran Warnings
On Truth Social, Trump declared Tuesday would be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day in Iran, warning the nation to open the Strait of Hormuz or face unprecedented consequences. The president concluded his post with praise to Allah, signing off on threats he claimed would make Iran live in terrible conditions. He scheduled a Monday update on military operations against Iran, stating the conflict nears completion while a looming deadline could determine escalation or resolution.
Cloud’s History of Political Activism
This marks another chapter in Cloud’s outspoken criticism of Trump administration policies. She previously challenged Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics and sparked controversy nearly three years ago by calling America trash before Independence Day, leading to a public dispute with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom. The 2024 WNBA champion has consistently used her platform to voice opposition to government actions she considers unconstitutional or contrary to American values.
It’s a free country. Her’s is one voice of many, no more or less important than mine. The Iranian Regime is a threat to the western world and in particular to the Persian women in Iran. They deserve their country and their nation back.
Why do the media outlets keep printing the post from these idiot athletes? What on earth goes through their heads (besides the wind) that makes them think we care what they think!
So can kill more protesters and maybe more athletes like the 19 yrs old they hung with 2 others. I have a Iranian friend, she said her Dr brother was put in jail for supporting anti Iranian protesters and friends of her family have been executed and the 47 yrs their government have killed a lot of Americans, so yes they need to be neutralized
So I agree
Just keep bouncing your basket ball. Your opinion stinks.Look into what Iran has been doing to us for the past 47 years.
Stick to playing your overpaid game of basketball. Stop ruining the field of sports by turning it into just another political propaganda machine.
Obviously another sports star that knows more about politics than our elected officials.
Stick to playing basketball that nobody watches and get some more prison tats.
She called America trash. I call her garbage.