Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
Summary
The US House of Representatives voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to take military action in Iran without Congress's approval. President Trump called the vote "unpatriotic" and criticized lawmakers who supported it, while the White House said the measure is unconstitutional and mostly symbolic.Key Facts
- The House passed a resolution 215-208 to restrict President Trump's war powers regarding Iran.
- The measure would require the president to get Congress's approval or withdraw US forces from Iran.
- The White House dismissed the resolution as unconstitutional and without strong legal effect.
- President Trump criticized the vote on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, drawing Trump's criticism.
- This is the fourth attempt by the House to limit Trump's war powers on Iran.
- The US Senate has a similar resolution but has not fully voted on it yet.
- The resolution adds political pressure amid rising public concerns and higher petrol prices related to the conflict.
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