Republicans Cower to Trump’s Tantrum, Flip Vote on Iran War Powers
Following President Trump’s strong criticism of those supporting a resolution to end the war with Iran, two Senate Republicans altered their votes on a procedural measure related to military powers. Senator Bill Cassidy and Senator Rand Paul, who had previously supported measures calling for an end to U.S. involvement, switched their stances after reportedly facing pressure from the White House. This shift occurred as the administration also requested substantial funding for continued military operations in Iran, a move criticized by Democrats as misprioritizing taxpayer dollars away from domestic needs.
John Q. Hosedrinker