Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war
Summary
Senior Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen criticized Republicans in Congress for not opposing President Trump's military actions in Iran. They said Congress is giving up its responsibility to control war decisions, even as the conflict continues and many Americans disapprove.Key Facts
- Democrats accuse Republicans of failing to check President Trump’s war powers over Iran.
- Warren described Republicans as “gelatinous blobs” for not standing up to Trump.
- The US has been involved in a war with Iran since February, costing tens of billions of dollars and causing military casualties.
- Recent Senate votes to limit Trump’s authority to conduct the war failed narrowly.
- The House passed a war powers resolution twice directing withdrawal from Iran; the Senate did not.
- The conflict is unpopular with about 69% of Americans disapproving of Trump’s handling of the situation.
- Van Hollen says Congress needs to stop funding the war to end it.
- Democrats hope to regain Congressional majorities in November to better control war decisions.
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