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Pramila Jayapal: President Trump has illegally and unconstitutionally taken us into an expensive and dangerous war with Iran. The war has…

On the recordApril 16, 2026
President Trump has illegally and unconstitutionally taken us into an expensive and dangerous war with Iran. The war has cost taxpayers $50 billion already, and the Pentagon will request $200 billion more on top of a record $1.5 trillion budget request. We have already lost 13 U.S. troops, including Major Ariana Savino from my home State of Washington. We have killed thousands of Iranian and Lebanese civilians and displaced millions more. Gas prices at home are up to $7 in my home State, and families are hurting. Another 10,000 U.S. troops are being sent in to join 50,000 already stationed in the Middle East, with absolutely no strategy, no plan, and no exit. Meanwhile, the madman in the White House tweets about exterminating an entire civilization, rages at the Pope for calling for peace, and pretends that he is Jesus. We cannot allow this to continue. Let's rein in this President and restore the sole authority of Congress and Congress alone to go to war. Vote 'yes.'
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the consequences of President Trump's military actions in Iran and advocating for Congressional authority on war.

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