'No end in sight': Democrats slam Trump after six months of Iran war
'No end in sight': Democrats slam Trump after six months of Iran war US Democrats on Friday slammed the Trump administration for dragging out the war on Iran to its six month anniversary, warning Republicans would pay the price in the upcoming midterm elections. The joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, beginning on 28 February, was initially meant to last a few weeks, by President Donald Trump's own…
US Democrats are criticizing the Trump administration for prolonging the war in Iran, marking the six-month anniversary of the conflict. The administration's joint attack with Israel on February 28 was initially expected to be brief, according to President Trump. However, after half a year, the war has resulted in the loss of at least 18 US troops and has cost $100 billion in military spending.
This expenditure was approved by the Republican-controlled Congress recently, following a request by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for over $60 billion in additional funding. Democrats warn that Republicans will suffer in the upcoming midterm elections due to their handling of the situation.
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