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Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war

Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war

Summary

Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, saying the administration lacks a clear plan and is struggling to find a way out. Kelly urged the president to bring in experienced negotiators and work with allies to find a peaceful solution, while also expressing concern about the large defense spending requests by the Pentagon.

Key Facts

  • Senator Mark Kelly said the Trump administration is struggling in the war with Iran.
  • The conflict with Iran began on February 28 and has been ongoing for five months.
  • President Trump canceled a planned attack on Iran and proposed returning to negotiations.
  • Kelly criticized the president for entering the war without a clear plan or timeline.
  • Kelly called for experienced negotiators to handle talks with Iran and to rebuild alliances.
  • The Pentagon requested $67 billion in extra funding plus a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027.
  • Kelly warned that large defense budgets are not always responsible and urged a balanced approach.
  • Kelly expressed doubts about expensive space-based defense systems included in the budget.
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