Thompson condemns the Iran attack as unauthorized and reckless and says it increases homeland-security risks.
Bennie ThompsonU.S. Representative for Mississippi at the statement date.
Thompson condemns the Iran attack as unauthorized and reckless and says it increases homeland-security risks.
“Once again, President Trump has attacked Iran without Congressional approval or a clear strategy.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
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Speaking as Homeland Security Committee ranking member, he criticizes the absence of a clear strategy. He questions whether the administration is attending to threats and can protect Americans.
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Speaking as Homeland Security Committee ranking member, he criticizes the absence of a clear strategy.
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He questions whether the administration is attending to threats and can protect Americans.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Thompson condemns the Iran attack as unauthorized and reckless and says it increases homeland-security risks.
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