WNBA Star Natasha Cloud Condemns Donald Trump's Easter Iran Post as Un-Christian
WNBA star Natasha Cloud has delivered a blistering critique of former President Donald Trump on social media, responding to his inflammatory Easter morning message directed at Iran. The New York Liberty guard did not hold back in her assessment of Trump's conduct, which she characterized as fundamentally at odds with Christian values.
Trump's Provocative Easter Declaration
On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump issued a highly confrontational social media post targeting Iran, vowing to strike the nation's power plants and bridges. His message contained explicit language and concluded with the phrase "Praise be to Allah." This aggressive declaration immediately sparked widespread controversy and drew condemnation from various quarters.
Cloud's Forceful Rebuttal on Threads
Natasha Cloud, who has previously been vocal about her political views, posted a withering response to Trump's statement on the Threads platform. The professional basketball player directly challenged Trump's claim to being "a God fearing man," arguing that his threat to bomb Iranian infrastructure on Easter Sunday contradicted Christian principles.
"A sitting president who claims to be 'a God fearing man' to be tweeting on Easter Sunday that he will bomb Iran's infrastructure IS NOT A MAN OF CHRIST," Cloud wrote emphatically.
She continued her theological critique by referencing the biblical narrative of Jesus's crucifixion, noting: "A reminder that yes Jesus died for our sins, but He was murdered by…the governing Authority. He did not follow THEIR law, because THEIR law is not Gods law." Cloud concluded her post with the traditional Easter affirmation: "HE IS RISEN."
History of Political Activism
This is not the first instance of Cloud expressing strong political opinions or criticism of Trump. The athlete has previously:
- Called America "trash in so many ways" in social media posts
- Threatened violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Donald Trump
- Supported political candidate Zohran Mamdani
- Described herself as "a proud black gay woman" while addressing backlash against her views
In one particularly notable incident, Cloud warned about potential consequences if ICE agents attempted operations in New York, stating: "If Donny wants to come down here, if ICE wants to try and come down here, that's fine. But [they're] going to learn the hard way… New Yorkers really don't f*** around."
Broader Criticisms of American Society
Beyond her specific criticism of Trump, Cloud has expressed broader frustrations with American society and policies. Following a Supreme Court decision that eliminated protections for minorities in college admissions in July 2023, she posted extensively about systemic issues.
"Our country is trash in so many ways and instead of using our resources to make it better we continue to oppress Marginalized groups that we have targeted since the beginning of times," Cloud wrote in one tweet.
In subsequent posts, she elaborated on her perspective: "Imagine having all the power and resources to be great. I'm talking about everybody eats. Then imagine wasting it on hateful ideologies. Imagine weaponizing religion. That is America. We are a hateful disappointment."
Professional Basketball Career
Natasha Cloud, now 34 years old, was originally drafted by the Washington Mystics in 2015. During her four-year tenure with the team, she achieved the pinnacle of professional basketball success by winning the WNBA championship in 2019. Her career has since included stints with the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty, as well as international playing opportunities in Turkey and Australia.
The intersection of professional sports and political commentary continues to generate significant public discourse, with Cloud's latest remarks adding to the ongoing conversation about the role of athletes in political and social issues. Her unequivocal condemnation of Trump's Easter message represents another chapter in her history of outspoken political engagement.
