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Khamenei's Funeral: The MC Asked 'Why Is Trump Still Alive?'

World Cup Controversy, Iran’s New Supreme Leader & Newport … · Jul 6, 2026 News

At Khamenei's funeral in Iran, poet Mohammed Rasouli opened proceedings by asking 'Why is the biggest bastard in the world still alive?' — triggering mass chants of 'Kill Trump' and 'Death to America' from a crowd estimated at up to 15 million. Banners showed Trump in crosshairs. This is happening simultaneously with U.S. nuclear negotiations with Tehran.

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Khamenei's Funeral: 'Kill Trump' Chants and Nuclear Negotiations

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Patrick reads verbatim from accounts of Khamenei's funeral: the emcee poet Mohammed Rasouli asked why Trump was still alive before massive chants of 'Kill Trump' erupted among a crowd estimated between 1 and 15 million. Banners depicted Trump and Netanyahu in crosshairs; parliament speaker Qalibaf suggested retaliation could come via missiles or negotiations. Vinny Oshea expresses exasperation that Iran's regime continues with its kill-America posture despite its self-defeating track record. Tom Ellsworth notes the surreal optics of diplomats attending the funeral while simultaneously pursuing peace deals. Patrick contextualizes it with the Gamin study showing 81% of Iranians oppose their government — the regime's fury does not reflect the people's wishes.

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