Comer praises Trump’s action against Iran
James Comer Jr.U.S. Representative for Kentucky at the statement date.
Comer praises Trump for acting against Iran and contrasts that action with prior presidents and Democratic criticism.
“President Trump is the first that has the guts to do it.”
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Other statements by James Comer Jr. in this case
- House vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
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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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He accuses Democrats of ignoring Iran’s nuclear program while funding Ukraine. He says prior presidents identified a need to act and credits Trump for doing so; attached video not used as quotation evidence.
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He accuses Democrats of ignoring Iran’s nuclear program while funding Ukraine.
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He says prior presidents identified a need to act and credits Trump for doing so; attached video not used as quotation evidence.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Comer praises Trump for acting against Iran and contrasts that action with prior presidents and Democratic criticism.
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