Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona criticized the Trump administration's approach to the ongoing war with Iran, stating that the country is "stuck" and responsible for the situation. Speaking on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Kelly urged President Trump to find a way out of the conflict, emphasizing that the president is the one who must figure out a solution.
He suggested that appointing individuals with expertise in negotiations and forming a coalition of allies would be more effective than continuing the current strategy. Kelly accused Trump of entering the war without a clear goal, plan, or timeline, and expressed concerns over the Pentagon's funding requests, which he deemed irresponsible.
The senator, a former astronaut and retired Navy captain, cautioned that the Pentagon needs to adopt a more reasonable approach, particularly regarding proposed space-based interceptors and other expensive systems that may not enhance national security. When asked about which party has a better approach to Iran, 32% of Americans surveyed responded with support for Trump and the GOP, while 30% favored Democrats.
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