Nicaragua’s President Blasts Trump Over Military Actions
SAN JOSÉ – Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega had sharp words for U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, suggesting that Trump’s military actions against Iran reflect instability. This accusation comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East that are affecting the global economy.
Ortega’s relationship with the U.S. has been rocky, with Washington labeling his government as a dictatorship. Critics claim that Ortega’s administration has consolidated power through constitutional changes and suppressed opposition voices.
Despite the escalating conflict that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Ortega had previously taken a more cautious stance regarding Trump. However, he did not hold back during a recent event in Managua, which was broadcast by state media. “The way the current U.S. president is conducting this war shows signs of someone who has lost touch with reality and is capable of extreme cruelty,” Ortega stated. “It points to a kind of mental instability. He’s not in his right mind,” he added.
The 80-year-old former guerrilla fighter also criticized Trump for sharing an AI-generated image on his social media that depicted him dressed as Jesus, supposedly performing healings. “He portrays himself as Christ, but how many has he really healed? The American people and the world will question how many lives he has taken,” Ortega remarked.
Additionally, Ortega voiced his dissatisfaction with recent U.S. sanctions aimed at two of his children involved in the gold industry. “They are running low on people to target with sanctions,” he said, indicating his defiance against U.S. pressures.
Ortega has held power since 2007 through elections that have drawn skepticism from international observers.
