Summary
Some Republicans criticized President Donald Trump for military strikes on Iran called Operation Epic Fury. They argue that Congress should have a say in decisions about going to war. The strikes have caused division within the Republican Party.
Key Facts
- President Trump authorized military strikes on Iran, named Operation Epic Fury.
- Some Republicans, like Senator Rand Paul and Representative Thomas Massie, opposed the strikes and want Congress to vote on the issue.
- The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, and some lawmakers argue this power should be used.
- Prominent Democrats, like Senator Tim Kaine, also called for a congressional vote on military action against Iran.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed disappointment, stating that Trump's actions contradict his campaign promises to avoid foreign wars.
- John Fetterman, a Democratic senator, supported the president's stance, praising his actions.
- Former ambassadors and other public figures commented on the apparent shift in Trump's foreign policy approach.
