“The President’s crass Easter Day remarks desecrate the office he is privileged to hold. On a holiday meant to signify peace and renewal, his words instead reflect his recklessness and stunning lack of respect for our values as a nation and our responsibilities on the world stage.

“His language falls far short of the dignity, restraint, and moral clarity we expect from the office of the President of the United States. At a moment when global tensions demand thoughtful diplomacy and steady leadership, this rhetoric is counterproductive and endangers the lives of U.S. servicemembers. President Trump’s behavior has continuously undermined our standing in the international community and weakened the principles we claim to uphold as a nation.”