'Meaningless': Trump hits back on Senate Iran vote | TheBriefWire
'Meaningless': Trump hits back on Senate Iran vote
Published 24 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis President Trump fiercely criticized the Senate's war powers resolution against Iran, deeming it "meaningless" and accusing Republican defectors of aiding the enemy. The Senate
Synopsis President Trump fiercely criticized the Senate's war powers resolution against Iran, deeming it "meaningless" and accusing Republican defectors of aiding the enemy. The Senate narrowly passed the measure, with four Republicans joining Democrats, directing the halt of military action unless Congress declares war. This marks the first time such a resolution has passed both chambers, though the White House dismisses its legal significance.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 8:46 AM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 11:36 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis President Trump fiercely criticized the Senate's war powers resolution against Iran, deeming it "meaningless" and accusing Republican defectors of aiding the enemy.
The Senate narrowly passed the measure, with four Republicans joining Democrats, directing the halt of military action unless Congress declares war.
This marks the first time such a resolution has passed both chambers, though the White House dismisses its legal significance.