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Jeff Merkley: “Trump’s illegal war with Iran has cost us dearly, and now he’s trying to rewrite history to better serve his agenda.”

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
Trump’s illegal war with Iran has cost us dearly, and now he’s trying to rewrite history to better serve his agenda.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Senator Merkley criticizes Trump's actions regarding the Iran war.

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