4 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Rebuke Trump on Iran War
The U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed a rebuke against the president's U.S.-Israeli joint strikes on Iran on Wednesday. Democrats in the House narrowly passed the resolution by a vote of 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining their political opponents. A White House official expressed to ABC News the view that the resolution is unconstitutional. The four Republicans who voted with Democrats were Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan, and Warren Davidson of Ohio. The president has been trying to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Iran, but the regime's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz have been sticking points between the two nations. Iran's foreign ministry defended the regime's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait by accusing the Middle Eastern countries of allowing the U.S. to launch attacks from bases within their borders. Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi said, "Any hostile act will be met with an immediate, decisive response. What sanctions and war failed to achieve won't be won with more war." Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana told reporters the wartime resolution was "dangerous" and "untimely." Trump berated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Axios, for threatening the peace negotiations by attacking Lebanon. On Tuesday, the president posted an update on negotiations on Truth Social that denied some media reports claiming talks between the nations had ended.
4 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Rebuke Trump on Iran War The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution rebuking the president’s joint strikes on Iran, with four Republicans voting alongside Democrats. A White House official deemed the resolution unconstitutional and unlikely to have force or effect if passed by the Senate. Meanwhile, Iran defended its actions and the president claimed negotiations were ongoing, despite tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. House passed a resolution against the president’s U.S.-Israeli joint strikes on Iran.
- The vote was 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats.
- A White House official stated the resolution is unconstitutional and unlikely to pass the Senate.
- Iran defended its attacks and accused Middle Eastern countries of hosting U.S. bases.
- The president claimed ongoing negotiations with Iran, despite sticking points.
- President Trump reportedly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for actions threatening peace talks.
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