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Trump's Threat Sparks Bipartisan Concerns Over Ceasefire Deadline

4/9/2026

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Trump's Ceasefire Ultimatum

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if a ceasefire is not reached by his deadline.
Democrats criticized the remarks.
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern about targeting civilian areas.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supported Trump's stance.
The ceasefire brokered by Pakistani officials remains uncertain amid polls showing growing disapproval of the war.

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Trump's Ceasefire Ultimatum

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if a ceasefire is not reached by his deadline.
Democrats criticized the remarks.
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern about targeting civilian areas.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supported Trump's stance.
The ceasefire brokered by Pakistani officials remains uncertain amid polls showing growing disapproval of the war.