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On the recordJune 25, 2025
This isn’t Israel’s fault that Donald Trump decided to bomb [Iran] . . . He’s the president of the United States, he doesn’t have to do what Israel wants.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Rep. Smith discusses Trump's decision to strike Iran and clarifies Israel's lack of responsibility.

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