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Democrats and Republicans split on Trump’s unilateral attacks on Iranian nuclear sites

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Iran
"Lawmakers reacted largely along party lines to the Trump administrations decision to attack three nuclear sites in Iran Saturday night."
New York, United States
"President Trump must provide the American people and Congress clear answers on the actions taken tonight and their implications for the safety of Americans, wrote Schumer, who is Jewish."
Massachusetts, United States
"House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, a Massachusetts Democrat, wrote in a post on X that the presidents unilateral decision to attack Iran is unauthorized and unconstitutional."
Oklahoma, United States
"Leaders of the partys progressive wing offered even stronger language in denouncing the raids. In a now-viral clip from a rally in Oklahoma, Jewish Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Independent who tends to caucus with the Democrats, can be seen reacting live to the news of Trumps attacks on Iran."
Vermont, United States
"Leaders of the partys progressive wing offered even stronger language in denouncing the raids. In a now-viral clip from a rally in Oklahoma, Jewish Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Independent who tends to caucus with the Democrats, can be seen reacting live to the news of Trumps attacks on Iran."
Pennsylvania, United States
"Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat and one of the most outspoken pro-Israel voices within his party, wrote in a post on X Saturday that the attacks were the correct move by Trump."
South Dakota, United States
"Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, also applauded the attacks in a statement Saturday, writing that Iran had rejected all diplomatic pathways to peace."
Kentucky, United States
"So across-the-board were Republicans statements of support that it was notable when Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie posted on X, This is not Constitutional."
Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States
"House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, seen here in Washington, D.C., in July 2023, said the president failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force."

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