Craig rejects defense authorization while Trump seeks more Iran war funding
Angie CraigU.S. Representative for Minnesota at the statement date.
Craig condemns the Iran war as dangerous and costly and refuses a defense authorization that fails to constrain the war or protect troops.
“their dangerous and costly war in Iran.”
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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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She acknowledges support for troop pay and military-family provisions but rejects authorizing $1.15 trillion while Trump and Hegseth seek supplemental war funding. She also criticizes provisions affecting LGBTQ+ personnel and says beneficial provisions do not justify further deaths or higher prices.
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She acknowledges support for troop pay and military-family provisions but rejects authorizing $1.15 trillion while Trump and Hegseth seek supplemental war funding.
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She also criticizes provisions affecting LGBTQ+ personnel and says beneficial provisions do not justify further deaths or higher prices.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Craig condemns the Iran war as dangerous and costly and refuses a defense authorization that fails to constrain the war or protect troops.
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