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Democrats Assail 'Erratic' Trump Over Iran Strikes

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (right) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, pictured outside the White House in 2024, both released statements rebuking President Donald Trump (Credit: AFP)

Democrats bristled Sunday over US President Donald Trump's decision to launch air strikes on Iran without seeking authorization from Congress, accusing the Republican of violating the constitution and demanding a vote to rein in his war powers.

Members of the Senate and House of Representatives argued that US intelligence had not shown an imminent threat from the Middle Eastern country that justified Trump's unilateral action.

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