Washington DC, April 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats on Thursday (local time) sharply criticised President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran, calling for more responsible leadership during a critical moment. They further criticised him for "amplifying racist trash" on his post that used derogatory terms against immigrants, including Indians and Chinese.

In a post on X, the committee's Democrats said, "The US is at war with Iran. Thirteen service members are dead, and the president has placed tens of thousands of Americans in harm's way."

They further criticised the President's conduct, stating, "Americans are struggling, and he's busy amplifying racist trash on social media, treating the presidency like...