Trump slams 'bad Republicans' over Iran war vote

President Donald Trump fiercely criticized a U.S. House of Representatives resolution aimed at limiting his war-making authority, labeling it "meaningless" and the product of "four bad Republicans" working with all Democrats. The resolution, passed the day prior, demands the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the conflict with Iran, marking a political setback for Trump.

This vote was the first time a Republican-controlled House passed a measure to compel Trump to end military actions against Tehran. It reflects growing unease among his own party members regarding the three-month-long conflict. However, the resolution holds primarily symbolic weight, as Trump possesses veto power should it pass the Senate.

"Yesterday in a meaningless vote, the House voted, four bad Republicans and all Democrats, to limit my war powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the war with Iran. Who would do such a thing that is so unpatriotic. They know how far along the negotiations are," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

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Yesterday in a meaningless vote, the House voted, four bad Republicans and all Democrats, to limit my war powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the war with Iran. Who would do such a thing that is so unpatriotic. They know how far along the negotiations are.

Democrats accuse Trump of violating the Constitution by launching attacks on Iran, with Israeli involvement, without congressional approval. Under the War Powers Act, presidents have 60 days to secure congressional approval after committing U.S. forces to hostilities. That deadline passed weeks ago, leading Democrats to argue Trump has broken the law.

Trump further attacked Democrats, stating they "would rather see our Country fail than bring me one of the many other victories. Four Republicans, the story has been totally different. They should be ashamed of themselves." Meanwhile, Tehran and Washington are exchanging conflicting messages about ceasefire negotiations. Trump expressed optimism about a deal by the weekend, but Iran's Foreign Minister reported no significant progress. The situation is further complicated by Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire proposal with Israel, diminishing hopes for an end to the conflict.

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(Democrats) would rather see our Country fail than bring me one of the many other victories. Four Republicans, the story has been totally different. They should be ashamed of themselves.