Taunts Russia on Twitter to "get ready" for "nice and new and smart" missiles at Syria

After Russia's ambassador to Lebanon threatened to shoot down U.S. missiles fired at Syria, Trump tweeted "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'" and said Russia should not partner with "a Gas Killing Animal" — announcing and taunting about imminent military action against a nuclear power's client state via social media. The tweets followed the suspected chemical attack in Douma and preceded the April 14 joint strikes. Critics noted the message telegraphed operational intent and contradicted Trump's repeated insistence that he would never signal military plans in advance; Russian officials said the world was "horrified" by military decision-making conducted by tweet. A follow-up tweet the next day said an attack "could be very soon or not soon at all."

"Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!" Quote verified against source