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Republicans Question Trump's Iran War | Portland Maine News
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Iran’s escalating conflict is sparking internal GOP fractures as lawmakers, even Republicans, push back against President Trump’s war strategy, citing budget strain and oil price chaos. A Senate resolution temporarily demanded troop withdrawal, with GOP defections signaling growing unease. Senator Rand Paul warns the war has backfired, empowering Iran and risking electoral fallout. Despite military setbacks, Iran’s disruptive tactics have amplified global economic pressure and leverage. With elections looming, figures like Senator Susan Collins are demanding congressional oversight, as Capitol Hill grapples with restoring checks on presidential war powers.
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