Journalists, politicians, and Hollywood writers were all similarly disturbed by President Donald Trump’s claims that he would “totally destroy and obliterate the economy of Turkey” should the nation challenge his “great and unmatched wisdom,” Monday.

Politico’s Chief Washington Correspondent, Ryan Lizza, responded, “This is objectively insane. There is no other way to describe it. It does not matter whether you’re a reporter, a conservative, a liberal, a Republican, a Democrat. This is simply insane,” while New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie posted, “it is very cool and good that this man can, at any time and for any reason, launch a nuclear strike and wipe millions of people from the earth.”

“This moron is now taking like he’s the Wizard of Oz. ‘My great and unmatcherated wisdom!’ This is the demented villain that will cost our allies their lives and freedom,” declared Chernobyl writer and producer Craig Mazin. “Congrats, @SenateGOP… hope the tax cut was worth it.”

The Wire writer David Simon commented, “This is insane,” while former British MP George Galloway replied simply, “Jesus man…”

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