Biggs defends Trump’s Iran operation
Andy BiggsAndy Biggs is a Republican politician in Arizona and a candidate for governor. He represents Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House. He previously held office in the Arizona legislature, including as president of the state Senate.
Biggs defends the operation as limited, strategic and within the president’s constitutional authority.
“The President’s actions were limited and strategic, consistent with longstanding precedent used by both Republican and Democrat administrations.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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His full statement explains opposition to the withdrawal resolution while affirming Congress’s general constitutional role. He supports the stated mission of protecting Americans, dismantling the regime’s regional threat and preventing nuclear weapons.
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His full statement explains opposition to the withdrawal resolution while affirming Congress’s general constitutional role.
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He supports the stated mission of protecting Americans, dismantling the regime’s regional threat and preventing nuclear weapons.
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The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Biggs defends the operation as limited, strategic and within the president’s constitutional authority.
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The Dispute Index. "Biggs defends Trump’s Iran operation". First published: 2026-09-30. Last updated: 2026-09-30. https://disputeindex.com/events/3700-biggs-defends-the-operation-as-limited-strategic-and