Trump Vetoes Bill That Would Limit His War Powers Against Iran
Donald Trump speaks at the White House on May 6.
Photographer: Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg
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President Donald Trump Wednesday vetoed legislation that would require his administration to seek clearance from Congress for any military action against Iran.
“This was a very insulting resolution, introduced by Democrats as part of a strategy to win an election on November 3 by dividing the Republican Party. The few Republicans who voted for it played right into their hands,” Trump said in a statement.